❓ Minister Carpenter provides a positive update on WA's trade performance, highlighting record trade surplus and export growth, particularly with China and India. The response includes some political point-scoring and banter.
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Can the minister update the house on Western Australia’s recent trade performance? Mr A.J. CARPENTER
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This is a very good story for Western Australia, bearing in mind that, when the Labor Party came to government a few years ago, the state’s economy was actually in contraction mode. The international trade data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics for the three months to July 2005 shows that Western Australia continues to outperform the rest of the nation. In fact, we are widening the gap between Western Australia and the rest of the nation. Western Australia’s trade surplus for the 12 months to July 2005 was $25.3 billion, which is the highest on record. In annual average terms Western Australia now accounts for a record 30.8 per cent of total national merchandise exports. Western Australia’s merchandise exports have increased in value by 29.4 per cent in the 12 months to the end of June, with strong growth in exports of iron ore, petroleum and liquefied natural gas. This figure compares to 16.9 per cent national growth. It would be interesting to see what the national growth would be if the Western Australian growth was taken away from those figures. Mr Speaker, your electorate is responsible for much of the activity. Iron ore increased in value by 92 per cent, iron ore export volume increased by 21 per cent, and the value of exports to China grew by 82 per cent. China is now our second biggest export market behind Japan, Korea is third and, of course, India is fourth. Under this government, exports to India have increased dramatically. In 2001-02 the value of our exports to that country was $290 million, and the country was ranked twentieth in our export markets. Mr T.R. Buswell : You have just discovered it, have you? Did you read the paper the other day and discover India? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : It might interest the member to know that my wife is from India, so I know a little bit about the place. In the last financial year exports reached a new high, going from $290 million to $2.96 billion, and that country now ranks as our fourth most important trading partner. To further our trade prospects with India, of course - Mr M.J. Birney : I have been making this speech for months. Have you been following me around? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Premier of this state is going to India in October, which visit will be welcomed by senior officials in India. Trade ministers and others from that country have visited Western Australia. The Leader of the Opposition said by way of interjection that he had been pursuing this issue for months. I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie is quite an expert on India and could probably enlighten the chamber on some of the more important trade between Western Australia and that country. He might also recognise the fact that India is a living miracle. It is a miracle that such a diverse population in that country can pull together. The leaders of that country have absolutely outstanding backgrounds. For example, I am sure the Leader of the Opposition knows the history of the president of India, and recognises the great skills in his repertoire. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can name the president of India. Mr M.J. Birney : Alan Carpenter! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Come on! The Leader of the Opposition told me he has been pursuing the issue for months. His mate behind him asked me if I had only just discovered India. What is the name of the president of India? The Leader of the Opposition is going there in a couple of months. I will help him out. Mr J.H.D. Day : Who is the prime minister? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will get to that one, because I will ask the Leader of the Opposition the same question. That question could have been directed to him. Mr J.H.D. Day : You looked it up before question time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : There is no harm in that. The president of India is Abdul Kalam, who is an aeronautics engineer of the highest standing. He was part of India’s satellite program and is a man of - Mr J.H.D. Day interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: This is a very good story for Western Australia, bearing in mind that, when the Labor Party came to government a few years ago, the state’s economy was actually in contraction mode. The international trade data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics for the three months to July 2005 shows that Western Australia continues to outperform the rest of the nation. In fact, we are widening the gap between Western Australia and the rest of the nation. Western Australia’s trade surplus for the 12 months to July 2005 was $25.3 billion, which is the highest on record. In annual average terms Western Australia now accounts for a record 30.8 per cent of total national merchandise exports. Western Australia’s merchandise exports have increased in value by 29.4 per cent in the 12 months to the end of June, with strong growth in exports of iron ore, petroleum and liquefied natural gas. This figure compares to 16.9 per cent national growth. It would be interesting to see what the national growth would be if the Western Australian growth was taken away from those figures. Mr Speaker, your electorate is responsible for much of the activity. Iron ore increased in value by 92 per cent, iron ore export volume increased by 21 per cent, and the value of exports to China grew by 82 per cent. China is now our second biggest export market behind Japan, Korea is third and, of course, India is fourth. Under this government, exports to India have increased dramatically. In 2001-02 the value of our exports to that country was $290 million, and the country was ranked twentieth in our export markets. Mr T.R. Buswell : You have just discovered it, have you? Did you read the paper the other day and discover India? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : It might interest the member to know that my wife is from India, so I know a little bit about the place. In the last financial year exports reached a new high, going from $290 million to $2.96 billion, and that country now ranks as our fourth most important trading partner. To further our trade prospects with India, of course - Mr M.J. Birney : I have been making this speech for months. Have you been following me around? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Premier of this state is going to India in October, which visit will be welcomed by senior officials in India. Trade ministers and others from that country have visited Western Australia. The Leader of the Opposition said by way of interjection that he had been pursuing this issue for months. I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie is quite an expert on India and could probably enlighten the chamber on some of the more important trade between Western Australia and that country. He might also recognise the fact that India is a living miracle. It is a miracle that such a diverse population in that country can pull together. The leaders of that country have absolutely outstanding backgrounds. For example, I am sure the Leader of the Opposition knows the history of the president of India, and recognises the great skills in his repertoire. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can name the president of India. Mr M.J. Birney : Alan Carpenter! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Come on! The Leader of the Opposition told me he has been pursuing the issue for months. His mate behind him asked me if I had only just discovered India. What is the name of the president of India? The Leader of the Opposition is going there in a couple of months. I will help him out. Mr J.H.D. Day : Who is the prime minister? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will get to that one, because I will ask the Leader of the Opposition the same question. That question could have been directed to him. Mr J.H.D. Day : You looked it up before question time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : There is no harm in that. The president of India is Abdul Kalam, who is an aeronautics engineer of the highest standing. He was part of India’s satellite program and is a man of - Mr J.H.D. Day interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
This is a very good story for Western Australia, bearing in mind that, when the Labor Party came to government a few years ago, the state’s economy was actually in contraction mode. The international trade data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics for the three months to July 2005 shows that Western Australia continues to outperform the rest of the nation. In fact, we are widening the gap between Western Australia and the rest of the nation. Western Australia’s trade surplus for the 12 months to July 2005 was $25.3 billion, which is the highest on record. In annual average terms Western Australia now accounts for a record 30.8 per cent of total national merchandise exports. Western Australia’s merchandise exports have increased in value by 29.4 per cent in the 12 months to the end of June, with strong growth in exports of iron ore, petroleum and liquefied natural gas. This figure compares to 16.9 per cent national growth. It would be interesting to see what the national growth would be if the Western Australian growth was taken away from those figures. Mr Speaker, your electorate is responsible for much of the activity. Iron ore increased in value by 92 per cent, iron ore export volume increased by 21 per cent, and the value of exports to China grew by 82 per cent. China is now our second biggest export market behind Japan, Korea is third and, of course, India is fourth. Under this government, exports to India have increased dramatically. In 2001-02 the value of our exports to that country was $290 million, and the country was ranked twentieth in our export markets. Mr T.R. Buswell : You have just discovered it, have you? Did you read the paper the other day and discover India? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : It might interest the member to know that my wife is from India, so I know a little bit about the place. In the last financial year exports reached a new high, going from $290 million to $2.96 billion, and that country now ranks as our fourth most important trading partner. To further our trade prospects with India, of course - Mr M.J. Birney : I have been making this speech for months. Have you been following me around? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Premier of this state is going to India in October, which visit will be welcomed by senior officials in India. Trade ministers and others from that country have visited Western Australia. The Leader of the Opposition said by way of interjection that he had been pursuing this issue for months. I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie is quite an expert on India and could probably enlighten the chamber on some of the more important trade between Western Australia and that country. He might also recognise the fact that India is a living miracle. It is a miracle that such a diverse population in that country can pull together. The leaders of that country have absolutely outstanding backgrounds. For example, I am sure the Leader of the Opposition knows the history of the president of India, and recognises the great skills in his repertoire. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can name the president of India. Mr M.J. Birney : Alan Carpenter! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Come on! The Leader of the Opposition told me he has been pursuing the issue for months. His mate behind him asked me if I had only just discovered India. What is the name of the president of India? The Leader of the Opposition is going there in a couple of months. I will help him out. Mr J.H.D. Day : Who is the prime minister? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will get to that one, because I will ask the Leader of the Opposition the same question. That question could have been directed to him. Mr J.H.D. Day : You looked it up before question time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : There is no harm in that. The president of India is Abdul Kalam, who is an aeronautics engineer of the highest standing. He was part of India’s satellite program and is a man of - Mr J.H.D. Day interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr Speaker, your electorate is responsible for much of the activity. Iron ore increased in value by 92 per cent, iron ore export volume increased by 21 per cent, and the value of exports to China grew by 82 per cent. China is now our second biggest export market behind Japan, Korea is third and, of course, India is fourth. Under this government, exports to India have increased dramatically. In 2001-02 the value of our exports to that country was $290 million, and the country was ranked twentieth in our export markets. Mr T.R. Buswell : You have just discovered it, have you? Did you read the paper the other day and discover India? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : It might interest the member to know that my wife is from India, so I know a little bit about the place. In the last financial year exports reached a new high, going from $290 million to $2.96 billion, and that country now ranks as our fourth most important trading partner. To further our trade prospects with India, of course - Mr M.J. Birney : I have been making this speech for months. Have you been following me around? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Premier of this state is going to India in October, which visit will be welcomed by senior officials in India. Trade ministers and others from that country have visited Western Australia. The Leader of the Opposition said by way of interjection that he had been pursuing this issue for months. I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie is quite an expert on India and could probably enlighten the chamber on some of the more important trade between Western Australia and that country. He might also recognise the fact that India is a living miracle. It is a miracle that such a diverse population in that country can pull together. The leaders of that country have absolutely outstanding backgrounds. For example, I am sure the Leader of the Opposition knows the history of the president of India, and recognises the great skills in his repertoire. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can name the president of India. Mr M.J. Birney : Alan Carpenter! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Come on! The Leader of the Opposition told me he has been pursuing the issue for months. His mate behind him asked me if I had only just discovered India. What is the name of the president of India? The Leader of the Opposition is going there in a couple of months. I will help him out. Mr J.H.D. Day : Who is the prime minister? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will get to that one, because I will ask the Leader of the Opposition the same question. That question could have been directed to him. Mr J.H.D. Day : You looked it up before question time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : There is no harm in that. The president of India is Abdul Kalam, who is an aeronautics engineer of the highest standing. He was part of India’s satellite program and is a man of - Mr J.H.D. Day interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr T.R. Buswell : You have just discovered it, have you? Did you read the paper the other day and discover India? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : It might interest the member to know that my wife is from India, so I know a little bit about the place. In the last financial year exports reached a new high, going from $290 million to $2.96 billion, and that country now ranks as our fourth most important trading partner. To further our trade prospects with India, of course - Mr M.J. Birney : I have been making this speech for months. Have you been following me around? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Premier of this state is going to India in October, which visit will be welcomed by senior officials in India. Trade ministers and others from that country have visited Western Australia. The Leader of the Opposition said by way of interjection that he had been pursuing this issue for months. I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie is quite an expert on India and could probably enlighten the chamber on some of the more important trade between Western Australia and that country. He might also recognise the fact that India is a living miracle. It is a miracle that such a diverse population in that country can pull together. The leaders of that country have absolutely outstanding backgrounds. For example, I am sure the Leader of the Opposition knows the history of the president of India, and recognises the great skills in his repertoire. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can name the president of India. Mr M.J. Birney : Alan Carpenter! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Come on! The Leader of the Opposition told me he has been pursuing the issue for months. His mate behind him asked me if I had only just discovered India. What is the name of the president of India? The Leader of the Opposition is going there in a couple of months. I will help him out. Mr J.H.D. Day : Who is the prime minister? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will get to that one, because I will ask the Leader of the Opposition the same question. That question could have been directed to him. Mr J.H.D. Day : You looked it up before question time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : There is no harm in that. The president of India is Abdul Kalam, who is an aeronautics engineer of the highest standing. He was part of India’s satellite program and is a man of - Mr J.H.D. Day interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : It might interest the member to know that my wife is from India, so I know a little bit about the place. In the last financial year exports reached a new high, going from $290 million to $2.96 billion, and that country now ranks as our fourth most important trading partner. To further our trade prospects with India, of course - Mr M.J. Birney : I have been making this speech for months. Have you been following me around? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Premier of this state is going to India in October, which visit will be welcomed by senior officials in India. Trade ministers and others from that country have visited Western Australia. The Leader of the Opposition said by way of interjection that he had been pursuing this issue for months. I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie is quite an expert on India and could probably enlighten the chamber on some of the more important trade between Western Australia and that country. He might also recognise the fact that India is a living miracle. It is a miracle that such a diverse population in that country can pull together. The leaders of that country have absolutely outstanding backgrounds. For example, I am sure the Leader of the Opposition knows the history of the president of India, and recognises the great skills in his repertoire. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can name the president of India. Mr M.J. Birney : Alan Carpenter! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Come on! The Leader of the Opposition told me he has been pursuing the issue for months. His mate behind him asked me if I had only just discovered India. What is the name of the president of India? The Leader of the Opposition is going there in a couple of months. I will help him out. Mr J.H.D. Day : Who is the prime minister? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will get to that one, because I will ask the Leader of the Opposition the same question. That question could have been directed to him. Mr J.H.D. Day : You looked it up before question time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : There is no harm in that. The president of India is Abdul Kalam, who is an aeronautics engineer of the highest standing. He was part of India’s satellite program and is a man of - Mr J.H.D. Day interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
In the last financial year exports reached a new high, going from $290 million to $2.96 billion, and that country now ranks as our fourth most important trading partner. To further our trade prospects with India, of course - Mr M.J. Birney : I have been making this speech for months. Have you been following me around? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Premier of this state is going to India in October, which visit will be welcomed by senior officials in India. Trade ministers and others from that country have visited Western Australia. The Leader of the Opposition said by way of interjection that he had been pursuing this issue for months. I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie is quite an expert on India and could probably enlighten the chamber on some of the more important trade between Western Australia and that country. He might also recognise the fact that India is a living miracle. It is a miracle that such a diverse population in that country can pull together. The leaders of that country have absolutely outstanding backgrounds. For example, I am sure the Leader of the Opposition knows the history of the president of India, and recognises the great skills in his repertoire. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can name the president of India. Mr M.J. Birney : Alan Carpenter! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Come on! The Leader of the Opposition told me he has been pursuing the issue for months. His mate behind him asked me if I had only just discovered India. What is the name of the president of India? The Leader of the Opposition is going there in a couple of months. I will help him out. Mr J.H.D. Day : Who is the prime minister? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will get to that one, because I will ask the Leader of the Opposition the same question. That question could have been directed to him. Mr J.H.D. Day : You looked it up before question time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : There is no harm in that. The president of India is Abdul Kalam, who is an aeronautics engineer of the highest standing. He was part of India’s satellite program and is a man of - Mr J.H.D. Day interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr M.J. Birney : I have been making this speech for months. Have you been following me around? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Premier of this state is going to India in October, which visit will be welcomed by senior officials in India. Trade ministers and others from that country have visited Western Australia. The Leader of the Opposition said by way of interjection that he had been pursuing this issue for months. I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie is quite an expert on India and could probably enlighten the chamber on some of the more important trade between Western Australia and that country. He might also recognise the fact that India is a living miracle. It is a miracle that such a diverse population in that country can pull together. The leaders of that country have absolutely outstanding backgrounds. For example, I am sure the Leader of the Opposition knows the history of the president of India, and recognises the great skills in his repertoire. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can name the president of India. Mr M.J. Birney : Alan Carpenter! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Come on! The Leader of the Opposition told me he has been pursuing the issue for months. His mate behind him asked me if I had only just discovered India. What is the name of the president of India? The Leader of the Opposition is going there in a couple of months. I will help him out. Mr J.H.D. Day : Who is the prime minister? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will get to that one, because I will ask the Leader of the Opposition the same question. That question could have been directed to him. Mr J.H.D. Day : You looked it up before question time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : There is no harm in that. The president of India is Abdul Kalam, who is an aeronautics engineer of the highest standing. He was part of India’s satellite program and is a man of - Mr J.H.D. Day interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Premier of this state is going to India in October, which visit will be welcomed by senior officials in India. Trade ministers and others from that country have visited Western Australia. The Leader of the Opposition said by way of interjection that he had been pursuing this issue for months. I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie is quite an expert on India and could probably enlighten the chamber on some of the more important trade between Western Australia and that country. He might also recognise the fact that India is a living miracle. It is a miracle that such a diverse population in that country can pull together. The leaders of that country have absolutely outstanding backgrounds. For example, I am sure the Leader of the Opposition knows the history of the president of India, and recognises the great skills in his repertoire. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can name the president of India. Mr M.J. Birney : Alan Carpenter! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Come on! The Leader of the Opposition told me he has been pursuing the issue for months. His mate behind him asked me if I had only just discovered India. What is the name of the president of India? The Leader of the Opposition is going there in a couple of months. I will help him out. Mr J.H.D. Day : Who is the prime minister? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will get to that one, because I will ask the Leader of the Opposition the same question. That question could have been directed to him. Mr J.H.D. Day : You looked it up before question time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : There is no harm in that. The president of India is Abdul Kalam, who is an aeronautics engineer of the highest standing. He was part of India’s satellite program and is a man of - Mr J.H.D. Day interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr M.J. Birney : Alan Carpenter! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Come on! The Leader of the Opposition told me he has been pursuing the issue for months. His mate behind him asked me if I had only just discovered India. What is the name of the president of India? The Leader of the Opposition is going there in a couple of months. I will help him out. Mr J.H.D. Day : Who is the prime minister? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will get to that one, because I will ask the Leader of the Opposition the same question. That question could have been directed to him. Mr J.H.D. Day : You looked it up before question time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : There is no harm in that. The president of India is Abdul Kalam, who is an aeronautics engineer of the highest standing. He was part of India’s satellite program and is a man of - Mr J.H.D. Day interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Come on! The Leader of the Opposition told me he has been pursuing the issue for months. His mate behind him asked me if I had only just discovered India. What is the name of the president of India? The Leader of the Opposition is going there in a couple of months. I will help him out. Mr J.H.D. Day : Who is the prime minister? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will get to that one, because I will ask the Leader of the Opposition the same question. That question could have been directed to him. Mr J.H.D. Day : You looked it up before question time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : There is no harm in that. The president of India is Abdul Kalam, who is an aeronautics engineer of the highest standing. He was part of India’s satellite program and is a man of - Mr J.H.D. Day interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr J.H.D. Day : Who is the prime minister? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will get to that one, because I will ask the Leader of the Opposition the same question. That question could have been directed to him. Mr J.H.D. Day : You looked it up before question time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : There is no harm in that. The president of India is Abdul Kalam, who is an aeronautics engineer of the highest standing. He was part of India’s satellite program and is a man of - Mr J.H.D. Day interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will get to that one, because I will ask the Leader of the Opposition the same question. That question could have been directed to him. Mr J.H.D. Day : You looked it up before question time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : There is no harm in that. The president of India is Abdul Kalam, who is an aeronautics engineer of the highest standing. He was part of India’s satellite program and is a man of - Mr J.H.D. Day interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr J.H.D. Day : You looked it up before question time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : There is no harm in that. The president of India is Abdul Kalam, who is an aeronautics engineer of the highest standing. He was part of India’s satellite program and is a man of - Mr J.H.D. Day interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : There is no harm in that. The president of India is Abdul Kalam, who is an aeronautics engineer of the highest standing. He was part of India’s satellite program and is a man of - Mr J.H.D. Day interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr J.H.D. Day interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: This is a very good story for Western Australia, bearing in mind that, when the Labor Party came to government a few years ago, the state’s economy was actually in contraction mode. The international trade data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics for the three months to July 2005 shows that Western Australia continues to outperform the rest of the nation. In fact, we are widening the gap between Western Australia and the rest of the nation. Western Australia’s trade surplus for the 12 months to July 2005 was $25.3 billion, which is the highest on record. In annual average terms Western Australia now accounts for a record 30.8 per cent of total national merchandise exports. Western Australia’s merchandise exports have increased in value by 29.4 per cent in the 12 months to the end of June, with strong growth in exports of iron ore, petroleum and liquefied natural gas. This figure compares to 16.9 per cent national growth. It would be interesting to see what the national growth would be if the Western Australian growth was taken away from those figures. Mr Speaker, your electorate is responsible for much of the activity. Iron ore increased in value by 92 per cent, iron ore export volume increased by 21 per cent, and the value of exports to China grew by 82 per cent. China is now our second biggest export market behind Japan, Korea is third and, of course, India is fourth. Under this government, exports to India have increased dramatically. In 2001-02 the value of our exports to that country was $290 million, and the country was ranked twentieth in our export markets. Mr T.R. Buswell : You have just discovered it, have you? Did you read the paper the other day and discover India? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : It might interest the member to know that my wife is from India, so I know a little bit about the place. In the last financial year exports reached a new high, going from $290 million to $2.96 billion, and that country now ranks as our fourth most important trading partner. To further our trade prospects with India, of course - Mr M.J. Birney : I have been making this speech for months. Have you been following me around? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Premier of this state is going to India in October, which visit will be welcomed by senior officials in India. Trade ministers and others from that country have visited Western Australia. The Leader of the Opposition said by way of interjection that he had been pursuing this issue for months. I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie is quite an expert on India and could probably enlighten the chamber on some of the more important trade between Western Australia and that country. He might also recognise the fact that India is a living miracle. It is a miracle that such a diverse population in that country can pull together. The leaders of that country have absolutely outstanding backgrounds. For example, I am sure the Leader of the Opposition knows the history of the president of India, and recognises the great skills in his repertoire. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can name the president of India. Mr M.J. Birney : Alan Carpenter! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Come on! The Leader of the Opposition told me he has been pursuing the issue for months. His mate behind him asked me if I had only just discovered India. What is the name of the president of India? The Leader of the Opposition is going there in a couple of months. I will help him out. Mr J.H.D. Day : Who is the prime minister? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will get to that one, because I will ask the Leader of the Opposition the same question. That question could have been directed to him. Mr J.H.D. Day : You looked it up before question time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : There is no harm in that. The president of India is Abdul Kalam, who is an aeronautics engineer of the highest standing. He was part of India’s satellite program and is a man of - Mr J.H.D. Day interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
This is a very good story for Western Australia, bearing in mind that, when the Labor Party came to government a few years ago, the state’s economy was actually in contraction mode. The international trade data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics for the three months to July 2005 shows that Western Australia continues to outperform the rest of the nation. In fact, we are widening the gap between Western Australia and the rest of the nation. Western Australia’s trade surplus for the 12 months to July 2005 was $25.3 billion, which is the highest on record. In annual average terms Western Australia now accounts for a record 30.8 per cent of total national merchandise exports. Western Australia’s merchandise exports have increased in value by 29.4 per cent in the 12 months to the end of June, with strong growth in exports of iron ore, petroleum and liquefied natural gas. This figure compares to 16.9 per cent national growth. It would be interesting to see what the national growth would be if the Western Australian growth was taken away from those figures. Mr Speaker, your electorate is responsible for much of the activity. Iron ore increased in value by 92 per cent, iron ore export volume increased by 21 per cent, and the value of exports to China grew by 82 per cent. China is now our second biggest export market behind Japan, Korea is third and, of course, India is fourth. Under this government, exports to India have increased dramatically. In 2001-02 the value of our exports to that country was $290 million, and the country was ranked twentieth in our export markets. Mr T.R. Buswell : You have just discovered it, have you? Did you read the paper the other day and discover India? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : It might interest the member to know that my wife is from India, so I know a little bit about the place. In the last financial year exports reached a new high, going from $290 million to $2.96 billion, and that country now ranks as our fourth most important trading partner. To further our trade prospects with India, of course - Mr M.J. Birney : I have been making this speech for months. Have you been following me around? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Premier of this state is going to India in October, which visit will be welcomed by senior officials in India. Trade ministers and others from that country have visited Western Australia. The Leader of the Opposition said by way of interjection that he had been pursuing this issue for months. I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie is quite an expert on India and could probably enlighten the chamber on some of the more important trade between Western Australia and that country. He might also recognise the fact that India is a living miracle. It is a miracle that such a diverse population in that country can pull together. The leaders of that country have absolutely outstanding backgrounds. For example, I am sure the Leader of the Opposition knows the history of the president of India, and recognises the great skills in his repertoire. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can name the president of India. Mr M.J. Birney : Alan Carpenter! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Come on! The Leader of the Opposition told me he has been pursuing the issue for months. His mate behind him asked me if I had only just discovered India. What is the name of the president of India? The Leader of the Opposition is going there in a couple of months. I will help him out. Mr J.H.D. Day : Who is the prime minister? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will get to that one, because I will ask the Leader of the Opposition the same question. That question could have been directed to him. Mr J.H.D. Day : You looked it up before question time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : There is no harm in that. The president of India is Abdul Kalam, who is an aeronautics engineer of the highest standing. He was part of India’s satellite program and is a man of - Mr J.H.D. Day interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr Speaker, your electorate is responsible for much of the activity. Iron ore increased in value by 92 per cent, iron ore export volume increased by 21 per cent, and the value of exports to China grew by 82 per cent. China is now our second biggest export market behind Japan, Korea is third and, of course, India is fourth. Under this government, exports to India have increased dramatically. In 2001-02 the value of our exports to that country was $290 million, and the country was ranked twentieth in our export markets. Mr T.R. Buswell : You have just discovered it, have you? Did you read the paper the other day and discover India? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : It might interest the member to know that my wife is from India, so I know a little bit about the place. In the last financial year exports reached a new high, going from $290 million to $2.96 billion, and that country now ranks as our fourth most important trading partner. To further our trade prospects with India, of course - Mr M.J. Birney : I have been making this speech for months. Have you been following me around? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Premier of this state is going to India in October, which visit will be welcomed by senior officials in India. Trade ministers and others from that country have visited Western Australia. The Leader of the Opposition said by way of interjection that he had been pursuing this issue for months. I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie is quite an expert on India and could probably enlighten the chamber on some of the more important trade between Western Australia and that country. He might also recognise the fact that India is a living miracle. It is a miracle that such a diverse population in that country can pull together. The leaders of that country have absolutely outstanding backgrounds. For example, I am sure the Leader of the Opposition knows the history of the president of India, and recognises the great skills in his repertoire. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can name the president of India. Mr M.J. Birney : Alan Carpenter! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Come on! The Leader of the Opposition told me he has been pursuing the issue for months. His mate behind him asked me if I had only just discovered India. What is the name of the president of India? The Leader of the Opposition is going there in a couple of months. I will help him out. Mr J.H.D. Day : Who is the prime minister? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will get to that one, because I will ask the Leader of the Opposition the same question. That question could have been directed to him. Mr J.H.D. Day : You looked it up before question time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : There is no harm in that. The president of India is Abdul Kalam, who is an aeronautics engineer of the highest standing. He was part of India’s satellite program and is a man of - Mr J.H.D. Day interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr T.R. Buswell : You have just discovered it, have you? Did you read the paper the other day and discover India? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : It might interest the member to know that my wife is from India, so I know a little bit about the place. In the last financial year exports reached a new high, going from $290 million to $2.96 billion, and that country now ranks as our fourth most important trading partner. To further our trade prospects with India, of course - Mr M.J. Birney : I have been making this speech for months. Have you been following me around? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Premier of this state is going to India in October, which visit will be welcomed by senior officials in India. Trade ministers and others from that country have visited Western Australia. The Leader of the Opposition said by way of interjection that he had been pursuing this issue for months. I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie is quite an expert on India and could probably enlighten the chamber on some of the more important trade between Western Australia and that country. He might also recognise the fact that India is a living miracle. It is a miracle that such a diverse population in that country can pull together. The leaders of that country have absolutely outstanding backgrounds. For example, I am sure the Leader of the Opposition knows the history of the president of India, and recognises the great skills in his repertoire. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can name the president of India. Mr M.J. Birney : Alan Carpenter! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Come on! The Leader of the Opposition told me he has been pursuing the issue for months. His mate behind him asked me if I had only just discovered India. What is the name of the president of India? The Leader of the Opposition is going there in a couple of months. I will help him out. Mr J.H.D. Day : Who is the prime minister? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will get to that one, because I will ask the Leader of the Opposition the same question. That question could have been directed to him. Mr J.H.D. Day : You looked it up before question time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : There is no harm in that. The president of India is Abdul Kalam, who is an aeronautics engineer of the highest standing. He was part of India’s satellite program and is a man of - Mr J.H.D. Day interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : It might interest the member to know that my wife is from India, so I know a little bit about the place. In the last financial year exports reached a new high, going from $290 million to $2.96 billion, and that country now ranks as our fourth most important trading partner. To further our trade prospects with India, of course - Mr M.J. Birney : I have been making this speech for months. Have you been following me around? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Premier of this state is going to India in October, which visit will be welcomed by senior officials in India. Trade ministers and others from that country have visited Western Australia. The Leader of the Opposition said by way of interjection that he had been pursuing this issue for months. I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie is quite an expert on India and could probably enlighten the chamber on some of the more important trade between Western Australia and that country. He might also recognise the fact that India is a living miracle. It is a miracle that such a diverse population in that country can pull together. The leaders of that country have absolutely outstanding backgrounds. For example, I am sure the Leader of the Opposition knows the history of the president of India, and recognises the great skills in his repertoire. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can name the president of India. Mr M.J. Birney : Alan Carpenter! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Come on! The Leader of the Opposition told me he has been pursuing the issue for months. His mate behind him asked me if I had only just discovered India. What is the name of the president of India? The Leader of the Opposition is going there in a couple of months. I will help him out. Mr J.H.D. Day : Who is the prime minister? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will get to that one, because I will ask the Leader of the Opposition the same question. That question could have been directed to him. Mr J.H.D. Day : You looked it up before question time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : There is no harm in that. The president of India is Abdul Kalam, who is an aeronautics engineer of the highest standing. He was part of India’s satellite program and is a man of - Mr J.H.D. Day interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
In the last financial year exports reached a new high, going from $290 million to $2.96 billion, and that country now ranks as our fourth most important trading partner. To further our trade prospects with India, of course - Mr M.J. Birney : I have been making this speech for months. Have you been following me around? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Premier of this state is going to India in October, which visit will be welcomed by senior officials in India. Trade ministers and others from that country have visited Western Australia. The Leader of the Opposition said by way of interjection that he had been pursuing this issue for months. I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie is quite an expert on India and could probably enlighten the chamber on some of the more important trade between Western Australia and that country. He might also recognise the fact that India is a living miracle. It is a miracle that such a diverse population in that country can pull together. The leaders of that country have absolutely outstanding backgrounds. For example, I am sure the Leader of the Opposition knows the history of the president of India, and recognises the great skills in his repertoire. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can name the president of India. Mr M.J. Birney : Alan Carpenter! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Come on! The Leader of the Opposition told me he has been pursuing the issue for months. His mate behind him asked me if I had only just discovered India. What is the name of the president of India? The Leader of the Opposition is going there in a couple of months. I will help him out. Mr J.H.D. Day : Who is the prime minister? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will get to that one, because I will ask the Leader of the Opposition the same question. That question could have been directed to him. Mr J.H.D. Day : You looked it up before question time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : There is no harm in that. The president of India is Abdul Kalam, who is an aeronautics engineer of the highest standing. He was part of India’s satellite program and is a man of - Mr J.H.D. Day interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr M.J. Birney : I have been making this speech for months. Have you been following me around? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Premier of this state is going to India in October, which visit will be welcomed by senior officials in India. Trade ministers and others from that country have visited Western Australia. The Leader of the Opposition said by way of interjection that he had been pursuing this issue for months. I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie is quite an expert on India and could probably enlighten the chamber on some of the more important trade between Western Australia and that country. He might also recognise the fact that India is a living miracle. It is a miracle that such a diverse population in that country can pull together. The leaders of that country have absolutely outstanding backgrounds. For example, I am sure the Leader of the Opposition knows the history of the president of India, and recognises the great skills in his repertoire. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can name the president of India. Mr M.J. Birney : Alan Carpenter! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Come on! The Leader of the Opposition told me he has been pursuing the issue for months. His mate behind him asked me if I had only just discovered India. What is the name of the president of India? The Leader of the Opposition is going there in a couple of months. I will help him out. Mr J.H.D. Day : Who is the prime minister? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will get to that one, because I will ask the Leader of the Opposition the same question. That question could have been directed to him. Mr J.H.D. Day : You looked it up before question time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : There is no harm in that. The president of India is Abdul Kalam, who is an aeronautics engineer of the highest standing. He was part of India’s satellite program and is a man of - Mr J.H.D. Day interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Premier of this state is going to India in October, which visit will be welcomed by senior officials in India. Trade ministers and others from that country have visited Western Australia. The Leader of the Opposition said by way of interjection that he had been pursuing this issue for months. I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie is quite an expert on India and could probably enlighten the chamber on some of the more important trade between Western Australia and that country. He might also recognise the fact that India is a living miracle. It is a miracle that such a diverse population in that country can pull together. The leaders of that country have absolutely outstanding backgrounds. For example, I am sure the Leader of the Opposition knows the history of the president of India, and recognises the great skills in his repertoire. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can name the president of India. Mr M.J. Birney : Alan Carpenter! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Come on! The Leader of the Opposition told me he has been pursuing the issue for months. His mate behind him asked me if I had only just discovered India. What is the name of the president of India? The Leader of the Opposition is going there in a couple of months. I will help him out. Mr J.H.D. Day : Who is the prime minister? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will get to that one, because I will ask the Leader of the Opposition the same question. That question could have been directed to him. Mr J.H.D. Day : You looked it up before question time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : There is no harm in that. The president of India is Abdul Kalam, who is an aeronautics engineer of the highest standing. He was part of India’s satellite program and is a man of - Mr J.H.D. Day interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr M.J. Birney : Alan Carpenter! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Come on! The Leader of the Opposition told me he has been pursuing the issue for months. His mate behind him asked me if I had only just discovered India. What is the name of the president of India? The Leader of the Opposition is going there in a couple of months. I will help him out. Mr J.H.D. Day : Who is the prime minister? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will get to that one, because I will ask the Leader of the Opposition the same question. That question could have been directed to him. Mr J.H.D. Day : You looked it up before question time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : There is no harm in that. The president of India is Abdul Kalam, who is an aeronautics engineer of the highest standing. He was part of India’s satellite program and is a man of - Mr J.H.D. Day interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Come on! The Leader of the Opposition told me he has been pursuing the issue for months. His mate behind him asked me if I had only just discovered India. What is the name of the president of India? The Leader of the Opposition is going there in a couple of months. I will help him out. Mr J.H.D. Day : Who is the prime minister? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will get to that one, because I will ask the Leader of the Opposition the same question. That question could have been directed to him. Mr J.H.D. Day : You looked it up before question time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : There is no harm in that. The president of India is Abdul Kalam, who is an aeronautics engineer of the highest standing. He was part of India’s satellite program and is a man of - Mr J.H.D. Day interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr J.H.D. Day : Who is the prime minister? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will get to that one, because I will ask the Leader of the Opposition the same question. That question could have been directed to him. Mr J.H.D. Day : You looked it up before question time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : There is no harm in that. The president of India is Abdul Kalam, who is an aeronautics engineer of the highest standing. He was part of India’s satellite program and is a man of - Mr J.H.D. Day interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will get to that one, because I will ask the Leader of the Opposition the same question. That question could have been directed to him. Mr J.H.D. Day : You looked it up before question time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : There is no harm in that. The president of India is Abdul Kalam, who is an aeronautics engineer of the highest standing. He was part of India’s satellite program and is a man of - Mr J.H.D. Day interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr J.H.D. Day : You looked it up before question time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : There is no harm in that. The president of India is Abdul Kalam, who is an aeronautics engineer of the highest standing. He was part of India’s satellite program and is a man of - Mr J.H.D. Day interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : There is no harm in that. The president of India is Abdul Kalam, who is an aeronautics engineer of the highest standing. He was part of India’s satellite program and is a man of - Mr J.H.D. Day interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr J.H.D. Day interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did you say “big deal”? I am sure that sort of Brogden-esque comment will go down well in India, when the leader of the Liberal Party goes there. The president is a great scholar, poet and songwriter. I am sure that the Leader of the Opposition, with all his qualities, will fit in well when he goes to India! He is known for his quotes of great wisdom, one of which is - and I am sure this will resonate with the Leader of the Opposition - that thinking is progress! I am sure the president of India is waiting to get the reciprocal droplet of advice from the leader of the Liberal Party. The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
The member for Darling Range asked me who is the prime minister of India. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition can fill in that blank space? This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
This trade delegation will be a great success. The Leader of the Opposition will get off the plane and say, “Are you the prime minister, mate?” The baggage handler will say, “No, but I can tell you who is: Dr Manmohan Singh.” He is also a man of great intellectual ability and a great scholar. If I am not mistaken - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Thinking is progress! What an intellectual giant we are about to export to India! If I am not mistaken, the prime minister of India got his PhD in economics at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. It might be that he has more in common with the Premier of Western Australia than with the Leader of the Opposition. Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr J.H.D. Day : You have demonstrated that you can read. It is reassuring to know. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am proud of the fact that I can read. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan : You read this on the Internet before question time and thought you would impress everyone. You’re all show and no go, minister. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I was hoping to get some enlightenment from members on the other side, but it is not likely to happen. Western Australia’s trade performance is absolutely outstanding. Our trade performance with not only China but also Japan, Korea, and the growing market of India continues to improve. I am sure that the Premier’s visit will further enhance our trading opportunities.
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