❓ Premier Gallop provides a positive snapshot of the WA economy, highlighting growth, investment, and job creation, while criticizing the federal government's labour market policies and the state opposition.
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Will the Premier provide the house with the latest snapshot of the Western Australian economy? Dr G.I. GALLOP
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I will talk about the Western Australian economy. In the 12 months to July, it grew by six per cent. Every day, literally thousands of Western Australian workers, employers, employees and businesses are out there creating wealth for the people of Western Australia. That is a reflection of their view of Western Australia. In the March quarter, the Western Australian domestic economy grew by one per cent. Business investment totalled a record $15.8 billion over the year to the March quarter. That represents $15.8 billion in private sector investment in the economy. That shows what the private sector thinks of our economy. In 2004-05 the value of Western Australian exports was 30.6 per cent of the value of national exports. Of course, employment growth continues to be strong, with an extra 7 700 people employed last month, taking the total number of new jobs since we came to power to 123 000. Those are the facts about Western Australia. The opposition can go off on little sidelines all the time, but those are the facts. This is what is happening in Western Australia today: growth, development, investment and jobs. We are using this economic situation to provide the infrastructure for future generations through roads, a better rail system and new schools. We are delivering right throughout the state. What is the federal government doing about this? It is creating fear and uncertainty in the labour market. We are getting this growth, but what does the federal government want to do? It wants to reduce wages and sack workers. What an agenda for the future of Australia! We are creating a future for Western Australia by investing in infrastructure and making sure that the growth we have today is sustainable. That is our agenda. We are carrying it out. The figures show that we have the formula. The opposition opposes all the initiatives that we must take to improve the competitiveness of the Western Australian economy. This government is leading the way with infrastructure investment and economic reform. The Western Australian Liberal Party is a reactionary rump that has nothing to offer to the future of this state or the people who work in it. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call to order the members for Vasse, Murray and Dawesville.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: I will talk about the Western Australian economy. In the 12 months to July, it grew by six per cent. Every day, literally thousands of Western Australian workers, employers, employees and businesses are out there creating wealth for the people of Western Australia. That is a reflection of their view of Western Australia. In the March quarter, the Western Australian domestic economy grew by one per cent. Business investment totalled a record $15.8 billion over the year to the March quarter. That represents $15.8 billion in private sector investment in the economy. That shows what the private sector thinks of our economy. In 2004-05 the value of Western Australian exports was 30.6 per cent of the value of national exports. Of course, employment growth continues to be strong, with an extra 7 700 people employed last month, taking the total number of new jobs since we came to power to 123 000. Those are the facts about Western Australia. The opposition can go off on little sidelines all the time, but those are the facts. This is what is happening in Western Australia today: growth, development, investment and jobs. We are using this economic situation to provide the infrastructure for future generations through roads, a better rail system and new schools. We are delivering right throughout the state. What is the federal government doing about this? It is creating fear and uncertainty in the labour market. We are getting this growth, but what does the federal government want to do? It wants to reduce wages and sack workers. What an agenda for the future of Australia! We are creating a future for Western Australia by investing in infrastructure and making sure that the growth we have today is sustainable. That is our agenda. We are carrying it out. The figures show that we have the formula. The opposition opposes all the initiatives that we must take to improve the competitiveness of the Western Australian economy. This government is leading the way with infrastructure investment and economic reform. The Western Australian Liberal Party is a reactionary rump that has nothing to offer to the future of this state or the people who work in it. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call to order the members for Vasse, Murray and Dawesville.
I will talk about the Western Australian economy. In the 12 months to July, it grew by six per cent. Every day, literally thousands of Western Australian workers, employers, employees and businesses are out there creating wealth for the people of Western Australia. That is a reflection of their view of Western Australia. In the March quarter, the Western Australian domestic economy grew by one per cent. Business investment totalled a record $15.8 billion over the year to the March quarter. That represents $15.8 billion in private sector investment in the economy. That shows what the private sector thinks of our economy. In 2004-05 the value of Western Australian exports was 30.6 per cent of the value of national exports. Of course, employment growth continues to be strong, with an extra 7 700 people employed last month, taking the total number of new jobs since we came to power to 123 000. Those are the facts about Western Australia. The opposition can go off on little sidelines all the time, but those are the facts. This is what is happening in Western Australia today: growth, development, investment and jobs. We are using this economic situation to provide the infrastructure for future generations through roads, a better rail system and new schools. We are delivering right throughout the state. What is the federal government doing about this? It is creating fear and uncertainty in the labour market. We are getting this growth, but what does the federal government want to do? It wants to reduce wages and sack workers. What an agenda for the future of Australia! We are creating a future for Western Australia by investing in infrastructure and making sure that the growth we have today is sustainable. That is our agenda. We are carrying it out. The figures show that we have the formula. The opposition opposes all the initiatives that we must take to improve the competitiveness of the Western Australian economy. This government is leading the way with infrastructure investment and economic reform. The Western Australian Liberal Party is a reactionary rump that has nothing to offer to the future of this state or the people who work in it. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call to order the members for Vasse, Murray and Dawesville.
What is the federal government doing about this? It is creating fear and uncertainty in the labour market. We are getting this growth, but what does the federal government want to do? It wants to reduce wages and sack workers. What an agenda for the future of Australia! We are creating a future for Western Australia by investing in infrastructure and making sure that the growth we have today is sustainable. That is our agenda. We are carrying it out. The figures show that we have the formula. The opposition opposes all the initiatives that we must take to improve the competitiveness of the Western Australian economy. This government is leading the way with infrastructure investment and economic reform. The Western Australian Liberal Party is a reactionary rump that has nothing to offer to the future of this state or the people who work in it. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call to order the members for Vasse, Murray and Dawesville.
The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call to order the members for Vasse, Murray and Dawesville.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: I will talk about the Western Australian economy. In the 12 months to July, it grew by six per cent. Every day, literally thousands of Western Australian workers, employers, employees and businesses are out there creating wealth for the people of Western Australia. That is a reflection of their view of Western Australia. In the March quarter, the Western Australian domestic economy grew by one per cent. Business investment totalled a record $15.8 billion over the year to the March quarter. That represents $15.8 billion in private sector investment in the economy. That shows what the private sector thinks of our economy. In 2004-05 the value of Western Australian exports was 30.6 per cent of the value of national exports. Of course, employment growth continues to be strong, with an extra 7 700 people employed last month, taking the total number of new jobs since we came to power to 123 000. Those are the facts about Western Australia. The opposition can go off on little sidelines all the time, but those are the facts. This is what is happening in Western Australia today: growth, development, investment and jobs. We are using this economic situation to provide the infrastructure for future generations through roads, a better rail system and new schools. We are delivering right throughout the state. What is the federal government doing about this? It is creating fear and uncertainty in the labour market. We are getting this growth, but what does the federal government want to do? It wants to reduce wages and sack workers. What an agenda for the future of Australia! We are creating a future for Western Australia by investing in infrastructure and making sure that the growth we have today is sustainable. That is our agenda. We are carrying it out. The figures show that we have the formula. The opposition opposes all the initiatives that we must take to improve the competitiveness of the Western Australian economy. This government is leading the way with infrastructure investment and economic reform. The Western Australian Liberal Party is a reactionary rump that has nothing to offer to the future of this state or the people who work in it. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call to order the members for Vasse, Murray and Dawesville.
I will talk about the Western Australian economy. In the 12 months to July, it grew by six per cent. Every day, literally thousands of Western Australian workers, employers, employees and businesses are out there creating wealth for the people of Western Australia. That is a reflection of their view of Western Australia. In the March quarter, the Western Australian domestic economy grew by one per cent. Business investment totalled a record $15.8 billion over the year to the March quarter. That represents $15.8 billion in private sector investment in the economy. That shows what the private sector thinks of our economy. In 2004-05 the value of Western Australian exports was 30.6 per cent of the value of national exports. Of course, employment growth continues to be strong, with an extra 7 700 people employed last month, taking the total number of new jobs since we came to power to 123 000. Those are the facts about Western Australia. The opposition can go off on little sidelines all the time, but those are the facts. This is what is happening in Western Australia today: growth, development, investment and jobs. We are using this economic situation to provide the infrastructure for future generations through roads, a better rail system and new schools. We are delivering right throughout the state. What is the federal government doing about this? It is creating fear and uncertainty in the labour market. We are getting this growth, but what does the federal government want to do? It wants to reduce wages and sack workers. What an agenda for the future of Australia! We are creating a future for Western Australia by investing in infrastructure and making sure that the growth we have today is sustainable. That is our agenda. We are carrying it out. The figures show that we have the formula. The opposition opposes all the initiatives that we must take to improve the competitiveness of the Western Australian economy. This government is leading the way with infrastructure investment and economic reform. The Western Australian Liberal Party is a reactionary rump that has nothing to offer to the future of this state or the people who work in it. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call to order the members for Vasse, Murray and Dawesville.
What is the federal government doing about this? It is creating fear and uncertainty in the labour market. We are getting this growth, but what does the federal government want to do? It wants to reduce wages and sack workers. What an agenda for the future of Australia! We are creating a future for Western Australia by investing in infrastructure and making sure that the growth we have today is sustainable. That is our agenda. We are carrying it out. The figures show that we have the formula. The opposition opposes all the initiatives that we must take to improve the competitiveness of the Western Australian economy. This government is leading the way with infrastructure investment and economic reform. The Western Australian Liberal Party is a reactionary rump that has nothing to offer to the future of this state or the people who work in it. The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call to order the members for Vasse, Murray and Dawesville.
The SPEAKER : Order, members! I call to order the members for Vasse, Murray and Dawesville.
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