❓ Mr Hill asks about the rate of regional boom in the south east coastal region. Premier Gallop responds by highlighting the $1.4 billion BHP Billiton nickel project in Ravensthorpe and the government's investment in infrastructure to support regional jobs, while also criticising the federal government's lack of support.
AnsweredQoN 87Legislative Assembly
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The regions have benefited greatly under this Labor Government. Can the Premier outline the rate of regional boom in the south east coastal region of the State. Dr G.I. GALLOP
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I was very pleased to be in Ravensthorpe this morning with representatives from BHP Billiton Ltd. Members may be aware that BHP Billiton today announced a $1.4 billion nickel project for Ravensthorpe. Why will that project, with 1 000 construction jobs and 300 permanent jobs in the shires of Ravensthorpe and Esperance, be located in that region? It is because of the good work of this Government to make sure that that result happens, and we do not have a fly in, fly out operation. The Government has committed $18.4 million for the provision of infrastructure, to make sure that the 300 full-time jobs associated with the project will be in the regions of Western Australia. That is due to the good work of the Government of Western Australia. The federal Government still has not got around to making a decision on whether it will support this project. That, unfortunately, is typical of the approach of the federal Government to affairs in Western Australia in recent times. This project involves a $1.4 billion investment in Western Australia, a strong local content policy, 1 000 construction jobs and 300 permanent jobs located in regional Western Australia. More jobs will be available to Western Australians because of the services required by this project. Extra revenue will come through to the people of Western Australia to spend on health, education and police. We are very proud of what we are doing in Western Australia. My Government is seeing a massive boom in investment throughout the State. It is interesting to note that currently in Australia, 25 per cent of the total investment under way, planned or being considered is in the State of Western Australia. We are leading the nation. Where are those jobs? They are in regional Western Australia - from the north of the State down to the south of the State. We are very proud of the decision that has been made by BHP Billiton Ltd today. We have an excellent partnership with BHP Billiton, not only in Ravensthorpe but also in the north west of Western Australia. My Minister for State Development was recently in China and witnessed the deal between BHP Billiton and a range of Chinese steel mills. Western Australia is the greatest State in the nation, and it is still leading the way.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: I was very pleased to be in Ravensthorpe this morning with representatives from BHP Billiton Ltd. Members may be aware that BHP Billiton today announced a $1.4 billion nickel project for Ravensthorpe. Why will that project, with 1 000 construction jobs and 300 permanent jobs in the shires of Ravensthorpe and Esperance, be located in that region? It is because of the good work of this Government to make sure that that result happens, and we do not have a fly in, fly out operation. The Government has committed $18.4 million for the provision of infrastructure, to make sure that the 300 full-time jobs associated with the project will be in the regions of Western Australia. That is due to the good work of the Government of Western Australia. The federal Government still has not got around to making a decision on whether it will support this project. That, unfortunately, is typical of the approach of the federal Government to affairs in Western Australia in recent times. This project involves a $1.4 billion investment in Western Australia, a strong local content policy, 1 000 construction jobs and 300 permanent jobs located in regional Western Australia. More jobs will be available to Western Australians because of the services required by this project. Extra revenue will come through to the people of Western Australia to spend on health, education and police. We are very proud of what we are doing in Western Australia. My Government is seeing a massive boom in investment throughout the State. It is interesting to note that currently in Australia, 25 per cent of the total investment under way, planned or being considered is in the State of Western Australia. We are leading the nation. Where are those jobs? They are in regional Western Australia - from the north of the State down to the south of the State. We are very proud of the decision that has been made by BHP Billiton Ltd today. We have an excellent partnership with BHP Billiton, not only in Ravensthorpe but also in the north west of Western Australia. My Minister for State Development was recently in China and witnessed the deal between BHP Billiton and a range of Chinese steel mills. Western Australia is the greatest State in the nation, and it is still leading the way.
I was very pleased to be in Ravensthorpe this morning with representatives from BHP Billiton Ltd. Members may be aware that BHP Billiton today announced a $1.4 billion nickel project for Ravensthorpe. Why will that project, with 1 000 construction jobs and 300 permanent jobs in the shires of Ravensthorpe and Esperance, be located in that region? It is because of the good work of this Government to make sure that that result happens, and we do not have a fly in, fly out operation. The Government has committed $18.4 million for the provision of infrastructure, to make sure that the 300 full-time jobs associated with the project will be in the regions of Western Australia. That is due to the good work of the Government of Western Australia. The federal Government still has not got around to making a decision on whether it will support this project. That, unfortunately, is typical of the approach of the federal Government to affairs in Western Australia in recent times. This project involves a $1.4 billion investment in Western Australia, a strong local content policy, 1 000 construction jobs and 300 permanent jobs located in regional Western Australia. More jobs will be available to Western Australians because of the services required by this project. Extra revenue will come through to the people of Western Australia to spend on health, education and police. We are very proud of what we are doing in Western Australia. My Government is seeing a massive boom in investment throughout the State. It is interesting to note that currently in Australia, 25 per cent of the total investment under way, planned or being considered is in the State of Western Australia. We are leading the nation. Where are those jobs? They are in regional Western Australia - from the north of the State down to the south of the State. We are very proud of the decision that has been made by BHP Billiton Ltd today. We have an excellent partnership with BHP Billiton, not only in Ravensthorpe but also in the north west of Western Australia. My Minister for State Development was recently in China and witnessed the deal between BHP Billiton and a range of Chinese steel mills. Western Australia is the greatest State in the nation, and it is still leading the way.
The federal Government still has not got around to making a decision on whether it will support this project. That, unfortunately, is typical of the approach of the federal Government to affairs in Western Australia in recent times. This project involves a $1.4 billion investment in Western Australia, a strong local content policy, 1 000 construction jobs and 300 permanent jobs located in regional Western Australia. More jobs will be available to Western Australians because of the services required by this project. Extra revenue will come through to the people of Western Australia to spend on health, education and police. We are very proud of what we are doing in Western Australia. My Government is seeing a massive boom in investment throughout the State. It is interesting to note that currently in Australia, 25 per cent of the total investment under way, planned or being considered is in the State of Western Australia. We are leading the nation. Where are those jobs? They are in regional Western Australia - from the north of the State down to the south of the State. We are very proud of the decision that has been made by BHP Billiton Ltd today. We have an excellent partnership with BHP Billiton, not only in Ravensthorpe but also in the north west of Western Australia. My Minister for State Development was recently in China and witnessed the deal between BHP Billiton and a range of Chinese steel mills. Western Australia is the greatest State in the nation, and it is still leading the way.
It is interesting to note that currently in Australia, 25 per cent of the total investment under way, planned or being considered is in the State of Western Australia. We are leading the nation. Where are those jobs? They are in regional Western Australia - from the north of the State down to the south of the State. We are very proud of the decision that has been made by BHP Billiton Ltd today. We have an excellent partnership with BHP Billiton, not only in Ravensthorpe but also in the north west of Western Australia. My Minister for State Development was recently in China and witnessed the deal between BHP Billiton and a range of Chinese steel mills. Western Australia is the greatest State in the nation, and it is still leading the way.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: I was very pleased to be in Ravensthorpe this morning with representatives from BHP Billiton Ltd. Members may be aware that BHP Billiton today announced a $1.4 billion nickel project for Ravensthorpe. Why will that project, with 1 000 construction jobs and 300 permanent jobs in the shires of Ravensthorpe and Esperance, be located in that region? It is because of the good work of this Government to make sure that that result happens, and we do not have a fly in, fly out operation. The Government has committed $18.4 million for the provision of infrastructure, to make sure that the 300 full-time jobs associated with the project will be in the regions of Western Australia. That is due to the good work of the Government of Western Australia. The federal Government still has not got around to making a decision on whether it will support this project. That, unfortunately, is typical of the approach of the federal Government to affairs in Western Australia in recent times. This project involves a $1.4 billion investment in Western Australia, a strong local content policy, 1 000 construction jobs and 300 permanent jobs located in regional Western Australia. More jobs will be available to Western Australians because of the services required by this project. Extra revenue will come through to the people of Western Australia to spend on health, education and police. We are very proud of what we are doing in Western Australia. My Government is seeing a massive boom in investment throughout the State. It is interesting to note that currently in Australia, 25 per cent of the total investment under way, planned or being considered is in the State of Western Australia. We are leading the nation. Where are those jobs? They are in regional Western Australia - from the north of the State down to the south of the State. We are very proud of the decision that has been made by BHP Billiton Ltd today. We have an excellent partnership with BHP Billiton, not only in Ravensthorpe but also in the north west of Western Australia. My Minister for State Development was recently in China and witnessed the deal between BHP Billiton and a range of Chinese steel mills. Western Australia is the greatest State in the nation, and it is still leading the way.
I was very pleased to be in Ravensthorpe this morning with representatives from BHP Billiton Ltd. Members may be aware that BHP Billiton today announced a $1.4 billion nickel project for Ravensthorpe. Why will that project, with 1 000 construction jobs and 300 permanent jobs in the shires of Ravensthorpe and Esperance, be located in that region? It is because of the good work of this Government to make sure that that result happens, and we do not have a fly in, fly out operation. The Government has committed $18.4 million for the provision of infrastructure, to make sure that the 300 full-time jobs associated with the project will be in the regions of Western Australia. That is due to the good work of the Government of Western Australia. The federal Government still has not got around to making a decision on whether it will support this project. That, unfortunately, is typical of the approach of the federal Government to affairs in Western Australia in recent times. This project involves a $1.4 billion investment in Western Australia, a strong local content policy, 1 000 construction jobs and 300 permanent jobs located in regional Western Australia. More jobs will be available to Western Australians because of the services required by this project. Extra revenue will come through to the people of Western Australia to spend on health, education and police. We are very proud of what we are doing in Western Australia. My Government is seeing a massive boom in investment throughout the State. It is interesting to note that currently in Australia, 25 per cent of the total investment under way, planned or being considered is in the State of Western Australia. We are leading the nation. Where are those jobs? They are in regional Western Australia - from the north of the State down to the south of the State. We are very proud of the decision that has been made by BHP Billiton Ltd today. We have an excellent partnership with BHP Billiton, not only in Ravensthorpe but also in the north west of Western Australia. My Minister for State Development was recently in China and witnessed the deal between BHP Billiton and a range of Chinese steel mills. Western Australia is the greatest State in the nation, and it is still leading the way.
The federal Government still has not got around to making a decision on whether it will support this project. That, unfortunately, is typical of the approach of the federal Government to affairs in Western Australia in recent times. This project involves a $1.4 billion investment in Western Australia, a strong local content policy, 1 000 construction jobs and 300 permanent jobs located in regional Western Australia. More jobs will be available to Western Australians because of the services required by this project. Extra revenue will come through to the people of Western Australia to spend on health, education and police. We are very proud of what we are doing in Western Australia. My Government is seeing a massive boom in investment throughout the State. It is interesting to note that currently in Australia, 25 per cent of the total investment under way, planned or being considered is in the State of Western Australia. We are leading the nation. Where are those jobs? They are in regional Western Australia - from the north of the State down to the south of the State. We are very proud of the decision that has been made by BHP Billiton Ltd today. We have an excellent partnership with BHP Billiton, not only in Ravensthorpe but also in the north west of Western Australia. My Minister for State Development was recently in China and witnessed the deal between BHP Billiton and a range of Chinese steel mills. Western Australia is the greatest State in the nation, and it is still leading the way.
It is interesting to note that currently in Australia, 25 per cent of the total investment under way, planned or being considered is in the State of Western Australia. We are leading the nation. Where are those jobs? They are in regional Western Australia - from the north of the State down to the south of the State. We are very proud of the decision that has been made by BHP Billiton Ltd today. We have an excellent partnership with BHP Billiton, not only in Ravensthorpe but also in the north west of Western Australia. My Minister for State Development was recently in China and witnessed the deal between BHP Billiton and a range of Chinese steel mills. Western Australia is the greatest State in the nation, and it is still leading the way.
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