❓ The Premier addresses the progress of WA's resources economy, highlighting a renewed LNG sales agreement with a Japanese company. The response then pivots to a political attack on the Leader of the Opposition regarding poker machines and a proposed Burswood redevelopment.
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RESOURCES ECONOMY - LATEST PROGRESS
Can the Premier please advise the house of the latest progress of Western Australia’s booming resources economy? Mr R.F. Johnson : “Good News” Alan! Mr A.J. CARPENTER
Can the Premier please advise the house of the latest progress of Western Australia’s booming resources economy? Mr R.F. Johnson : “Good News” Alan! Mr A.J. CARPENTER
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It is good news, and I thank the member for the question. I love good news. Today the North West Shelf Venture announced that it had secured long-term sales of its liquefied natural gas, signing a 12-year heads of agreement with a Japanese energy company, Chugoku Electric Power Company, effective from April 2009. That is significant in itself, but it is even more significant because Chugoku Electric is the first of the North West Shelf Venture’s original Japanese LNG customers to renew its long-term supply requirements with Australia’s largest resource project. That is a very strong vote of confidence, not only in the North West Shelf project, but also in the Western Australian economy. There is a lot of other good news in the Western Australian economy; we are travelling very well. One thing that we do not need in the Western Australian economy, despite the exhortations of the Leader of the Opposition, is poker machines; we do not need them. Yesterday in the chamber the Leader of the Opposition, who is having difficulty maintaining his attention, spoke in glowing terms about James Packer, a person whom I have met and whom I have a very high opinion of, from my short meeting with him, and the plans for a $500 million - although, according to the latest information from the Leader of the Opposition, it is apparently now $600 million - redevelopment on the river at Burswood. The Leader of the Opposition spoke on 6PR about this matter regarding Mr Packer, and he is quoted as saying - . . . he was certainly of the view that the only way that they could fund that particular project down there on the river foreshore, was if they were able to swap the existing gaming machines for poker machines. Mr M.J. Birney : That’s not what I said. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what the Leader of the Opposition said Mr Packer said. They are the Leader of the Opposition’s own words. I am quoting to the Leader of the Opposition his own words. Mr M.J. Birney : Can I clarify that? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition will have a chance to clarify later. Paul Murray then put to the Leader of the Opposition - Well The West - That is, The West Australian newspaper - quotes you - The member for Kalgoorlie - today as saying, you’d consider lifting a ban on poker machines at Burswood Casino, if the public supported such a move - is that right? The Leader of the Opposition replied - . . . I said look, our position is that we don’t support poker machines in Western Australia, and that’s been a consistent position on the part of the Liberal Party. There was then a throw away question - well what if public opinion turned, you know, over the next few years and I effectively said, well, yes, you never say never. Yesterday the Leader of the Opposition said that we should do everything we possibly could to ensure that the Burswood project - the $600 million tourism icon - went ahead. The Leader of the Opposition has already conceded the same point that James Packer made to me; that is, that development is contingent upon poker machines. I told James Packer quite directly, “No way - not under this government.” He thanked me for the candour. Did the Leader of the Opposition say the same thing to him? Mr M.J. Birney : It’s a long bow. Sit down. You’re boring the hell out of me. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I would like to know what the Leader of the Opposition said to James Packer. James Packer asked me whether, in return for a $500 million development, we would allow poker machines into Western Australia, and I said no, it would not happen under our government. What did the Leader of the Opposition say when James Packer asked him the same question? Mr M.J. Birney : Are you ready for it? Take a deep breath. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am just waiting for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr M.J. Birney : I said no. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did the Leader of the Opposition say that? Mr M.J. Birney : Okay. Now sit down, be quiet and let’s move on. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition said that, did he? That is very interesting in the light of subsequent statements, and we will pursue this matter further as the year goes on. I am very interested, because I like the way the Leader of the Opposition comes out and makes statements like that, as they can then be held up against other information. Well done.
Mr R.F. Johnson : “Good News” Alan! Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: It is good news, and I thank the member for the question. I love good news. Today the North West Shelf Venture announced that it had secured long-term sales of its liquefied natural gas, signing a 12-year heads of agreement with a Japanese energy company, Chugoku Electric Power Company, effective from April 2009. That is significant in itself, but it is even more significant because Chugoku Electric is the first of the North West Shelf Venture’s original Japanese LNG customers to renew its long-term supply requirements with Australia’s largest resource project. That is a very strong vote of confidence, not only in the North West Shelf project, but also in the Western Australian economy. There is a lot of other good news in the Western Australian economy; we are travelling very well. One thing that we do not need in the Western Australian economy, despite the exhortations of the Leader of the Opposition, is poker machines; we do not need them. Yesterday in the chamber the Leader of the Opposition, who is having difficulty maintaining his attention, spoke in glowing terms about James Packer, a person whom I have met and whom I have a very high opinion of, from my short meeting with him, and the plans for a $500 million - although, according to the latest information from the Leader of the Opposition, it is apparently now $600 million - redevelopment on the river at Burswood. The Leader of the Opposition spoke on 6PR about this matter regarding Mr Packer, and he is quoted as saying - . . . he was certainly of the view that the only way that they could fund that particular project down there on the river foreshore, was if they were able to swap the existing gaming machines for poker machines. Mr M.J. Birney : That’s not what I said. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what the Leader of the Opposition said Mr Packer said. They are the Leader of the Opposition’s own words. I am quoting to the Leader of the Opposition his own words. Mr M.J. Birney : Can I clarify that? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition will have a chance to clarify later. Paul Murray then put to the Leader of the Opposition - Well The West - That is, The West Australian newspaper - quotes you - The member for Kalgoorlie - today as saying, you’d consider lifting a ban on poker machines at Burswood Casino, if the public supported such a move - is that right? The Leader of the Opposition replied - . . . I said look, our position is that we don’t support poker machines in Western Australia, and that’s been a consistent position on the part of the Liberal Party. There was then a throw away question - well what if public opinion turned, you know, over the next few years and I effectively said, well, yes, you never say never. Yesterday the Leader of the Opposition said that we should do everything we possibly could to ensure that the Burswood project - the $600 million tourism icon - went ahead. The Leader of the Opposition has already conceded the same point that James Packer made to me; that is, that development is contingent upon poker machines. I told James Packer quite directly, “No way - not under this government.” He thanked me for the candour. Did the Leader of the Opposition say the same thing to him? Mr M.J. Birney : It’s a long bow. Sit down. You’re boring the hell out of me. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I would like to know what the Leader of the Opposition said to James Packer. James Packer asked me whether, in return for a $500 million development, we would allow poker machines into Western Australia, and I said no, it would not happen under our government. What did the Leader of the Opposition say when James Packer asked him the same question? Mr M.J. Birney : Are you ready for it? Take a deep breath. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am just waiting for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr M.J. Birney : I said no. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did the Leader of the Opposition say that? Mr M.J. Birney : Okay. Now sit down, be quiet and let’s move on. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition said that, did he? That is very interesting in the light of subsequent statements, and we will pursue this matter further as the year goes on. I am very interested, because I like the way the Leader of the Opposition comes out and makes statements like that, as they can then be held up against other information. Well done.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: It is good news, and I thank the member for the question. I love good news. Today the North West Shelf Venture announced that it had secured long-term sales of its liquefied natural gas, signing a 12-year heads of agreement with a Japanese energy company, Chugoku Electric Power Company, effective from April 2009. That is significant in itself, but it is even more significant because Chugoku Electric is the first of the North West Shelf Venture’s original Japanese LNG customers to renew its long-term supply requirements with Australia’s largest resource project. That is a very strong vote of confidence, not only in the North West Shelf project, but also in the Western Australian economy. There is a lot of other good news in the Western Australian economy; we are travelling very well. One thing that we do not need in the Western Australian economy, despite the exhortations of the Leader of the Opposition, is poker machines; we do not need them. Yesterday in the chamber the Leader of the Opposition, who is having difficulty maintaining his attention, spoke in glowing terms about James Packer, a person whom I have met and whom I have a very high opinion of, from my short meeting with him, and the plans for a $500 million - although, according to the latest information from the Leader of the Opposition, it is apparently now $600 million - redevelopment on the river at Burswood. The Leader of the Opposition spoke on 6PR about this matter regarding Mr Packer, and he is quoted as saying - . . . he was certainly of the view that the only way that they could fund that particular project down there on the river foreshore, was if they were able to swap the existing gaming machines for poker machines. Mr M.J. Birney : That’s not what I said. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what the Leader of the Opposition said Mr Packer said. They are the Leader of the Opposition’s own words. I am quoting to the Leader of the Opposition his own words. Mr M.J. Birney : Can I clarify that? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition will have a chance to clarify later. Paul Murray then put to the Leader of the Opposition - Well The West - That is, The West Australian newspaper - quotes you - The member for Kalgoorlie - today as saying, you’d consider lifting a ban on poker machines at Burswood Casino, if the public supported such a move - is that right? The Leader of the Opposition replied - . . . I said look, our position is that we don’t support poker machines in Western Australia, and that’s been a consistent position on the part of the Liberal Party. There was then a throw away question - well what if public opinion turned, you know, over the next few years and I effectively said, well, yes, you never say never. Yesterday the Leader of the Opposition said that we should do everything we possibly could to ensure that the Burswood project - the $600 million tourism icon - went ahead. The Leader of the Opposition has already conceded the same point that James Packer made to me; that is, that development is contingent upon poker machines. I told James Packer quite directly, “No way - not under this government.” He thanked me for the candour. Did the Leader of the Opposition say the same thing to him? Mr M.J. Birney : It’s a long bow. Sit down. You’re boring the hell out of me. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I would like to know what the Leader of the Opposition said to James Packer. James Packer asked me whether, in return for a $500 million development, we would allow poker machines into Western Australia, and I said no, it would not happen under our government. What did the Leader of the Opposition say when James Packer asked him the same question? Mr M.J. Birney : Are you ready for it? Take a deep breath. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am just waiting for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr M.J. Birney : I said no. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did the Leader of the Opposition say that? Mr M.J. Birney : Okay. Now sit down, be quiet and let’s move on. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition said that, did he? That is very interesting in the light of subsequent statements, and we will pursue this matter further as the year goes on. I am very interested, because I like the way the Leader of the Opposition comes out and makes statements like that, as they can then be held up against other information. Well done.
It is good news, and I thank the member for the question. I love good news. Today the North West Shelf Venture announced that it had secured long-term sales of its liquefied natural gas, signing a 12-year heads of agreement with a Japanese energy company, Chugoku Electric Power Company, effective from April 2009. That is significant in itself, but it is even more significant because Chugoku Electric is the first of the North West Shelf Venture’s original Japanese LNG customers to renew its long-term supply requirements with Australia’s largest resource project. That is a very strong vote of confidence, not only in the North West Shelf project, but also in the Western Australian economy. There is a lot of other good news in the Western Australian economy; we are travelling very well. One thing that we do not need in the Western Australian economy, despite the exhortations of the Leader of the Opposition, is poker machines; we do not need them. Yesterday in the chamber the Leader of the Opposition, who is having difficulty maintaining his attention, spoke in glowing terms about James Packer, a person whom I have met and whom I have a very high opinion of, from my short meeting with him, and the plans for a $500 million - although, according to the latest information from the Leader of the Opposition, it is apparently now $600 million - redevelopment on the river at Burswood. The Leader of the Opposition spoke on 6PR about this matter regarding Mr Packer, and he is quoted as saying - . . . he was certainly of the view that the only way that they could fund that particular project down there on the river foreshore, was if they were able to swap the existing gaming machines for poker machines. Mr M.J. Birney : That’s not what I said. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what the Leader of the Opposition said Mr Packer said. They are the Leader of the Opposition’s own words. I am quoting to the Leader of the Opposition his own words. Mr M.J. Birney : Can I clarify that? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition will have a chance to clarify later. Paul Murray then put to the Leader of the Opposition - Well The West - That is, The West Australian newspaper - quotes you - The member for Kalgoorlie - today as saying, you’d consider lifting a ban on poker machines at Burswood Casino, if the public supported such a move - is that right? The Leader of the Opposition replied - . . . I said look, our position is that we don’t support poker machines in Western Australia, and that’s been a consistent position on the part of the Liberal Party. There was then a throw away question - well what if public opinion turned, you know, over the next few years and I effectively said, well, yes, you never say never. Yesterday the Leader of the Opposition said that we should do everything we possibly could to ensure that the Burswood project - the $600 million tourism icon - went ahead. The Leader of the Opposition has already conceded the same point that James Packer made to me; that is, that development is contingent upon poker machines. I told James Packer quite directly, “No way - not under this government.” He thanked me for the candour. Did the Leader of the Opposition say the same thing to him? Mr M.J. Birney : It’s a long bow. Sit down. You’re boring the hell out of me. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I would like to know what the Leader of the Opposition said to James Packer. James Packer asked me whether, in return for a $500 million development, we would allow poker machines into Western Australia, and I said no, it would not happen under our government. What did the Leader of the Opposition say when James Packer asked him the same question? Mr M.J. Birney : Are you ready for it? Take a deep breath. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am just waiting for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr M.J. Birney : I said no. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did the Leader of the Opposition say that? Mr M.J. Birney : Okay. Now sit down, be quiet and let’s move on. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition said that, did he? That is very interesting in the light of subsequent statements, and we will pursue this matter further as the year goes on. I am very interested, because I like the way the Leader of the Opposition comes out and makes statements like that, as they can then be held up against other information. Well done.
One thing that we do not need in the Western Australian economy, despite the exhortations of the Leader of the Opposition, is poker machines; we do not need them. Yesterday in the chamber the Leader of the Opposition, who is having difficulty maintaining his attention, spoke in glowing terms about James Packer, a person whom I have met and whom I have a very high opinion of, from my short meeting with him, and the plans for a $500 million - although, according to the latest information from the Leader of the Opposition, it is apparently now $600 million - redevelopment on the river at Burswood. The Leader of the Opposition spoke on 6PR about this matter regarding Mr Packer, and he is quoted as saying - . . . he was certainly of the view that the only way that they could fund that particular project down there on the river foreshore, was if they were able to swap the existing gaming machines for poker machines. Mr M.J. Birney : That’s not what I said. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what the Leader of the Opposition said Mr Packer said. They are the Leader of the Opposition’s own words. I am quoting to the Leader of the Opposition his own words. Mr M.J. Birney : Can I clarify that? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition will have a chance to clarify later. Paul Murray then put to the Leader of the Opposition - Well The West - That is, The West Australian newspaper - quotes you - The member for Kalgoorlie - today as saying, you’d consider lifting a ban on poker machines at Burswood Casino, if the public supported such a move - is that right? The Leader of the Opposition replied - . . . I said look, our position is that we don’t support poker machines in Western Australia, and that’s been a consistent position on the part of the Liberal Party. There was then a throw away question - well what if public opinion turned, you know, over the next few years and I effectively said, well, yes, you never say never. Yesterday the Leader of the Opposition said that we should do everything we possibly could to ensure that the Burswood project - the $600 million tourism icon - went ahead. The Leader of the Opposition has already conceded the same point that James Packer made to me; that is, that development is contingent upon poker machines. I told James Packer quite directly, “No way - not under this government.” He thanked me for the candour. Did the Leader of the Opposition say the same thing to him? Mr M.J. Birney : It’s a long bow. Sit down. You’re boring the hell out of me. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I would like to know what the Leader of the Opposition said to James Packer. James Packer asked me whether, in return for a $500 million development, we would allow poker machines into Western Australia, and I said no, it would not happen under our government. What did the Leader of the Opposition say when James Packer asked him the same question? Mr M.J. Birney : Are you ready for it? Take a deep breath. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am just waiting for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr M.J. Birney : I said no. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did the Leader of the Opposition say that? Mr M.J. Birney : Okay. Now sit down, be quiet and let’s move on. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition said that, did he? That is very interesting in the light of subsequent statements, and we will pursue this matter further as the year goes on. I am very interested, because I like the way the Leader of the Opposition comes out and makes statements like that, as they can then be held up against other information. Well done.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what the Leader of the Opposition said Mr Packer said. They are the Leader of the Opposition’s own words. I am quoting to the Leader of the Opposition his own words. Mr M.J. Birney : Can I clarify that? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition will have a chance to clarify later. Paul Murray then put to the Leader of the Opposition - Well The West - That is, The West Australian newspaper - quotes you - The member for Kalgoorlie - today as saying, you’d consider lifting a ban on poker machines at Burswood Casino, if the public supported such a move - is that right? The Leader of the Opposition replied - . . . I said look, our position is that we don’t support poker machines in Western Australia, and that’s been a consistent position on the part of the Liberal Party. There was then a throw away question - well what if public opinion turned, you know, over the next few years and I effectively said, well, yes, you never say never. Yesterday the Leader of the Opposition said that we should do everything we possibly could to ensure that the Burswood project - the $600 million tourism icon - went ahead. The Leader of the Opposition has already conceded the same point that James Packer made to me; that is, that development is contingent upon poker machines. I told James Packer quite directly, “No way - not under this government.” He thanked me for the candour. Did the Leader of the Opposition say the same thing to him? Mr M.J. Birney : It’s a long bow. Sit down. You’re boring the hell out of me. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I would like to know what the Leader of the Opposition said to James Packer. James Packer asked me whether, in return for a $500 million development, we would allow poker machines into Western Australia, and I said no, it would not happen under our government. What did the Leader of the Opposition say when James Packer asked him the same question? Mr M.J. Birney : Are you ready for it? Take a deep breath. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am just waiting for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr M.J. Birney : I said no. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did the Leader of the Opposition say that? Mr M.J. Birney : Okay. Now sit down, be quiet and let’s move on. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition said that, did he? That is very interesting in the light of subsequent statements, and we will pursue this matter further as the year goes on. I am very interested, because I like the way the Leader of the Opposition comes out and makes statements like that, as they can then be held up against other information. Well done.
Mr M.J. Birney : Can I clarify that? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition will have a chance to clarify later. Paul Murray then put to the Leader of the Opposition - Well The West - That is, The West Australian newspaper - quotes you - The member for Kalgoorlie - today as saying, you’d consider lifting a ban on poker machines at Burswood Casino, if the public supported such a move - is that right? The Leader of the Opposition replied - . . . I said look, our position is that we don’t support poker machines in Western Australia, and that’s been a consistent position on the part of the Liberal Party. There was then a throw away question - well what if public opinion turned, you know, over the next few years and I effectively said, well, yes, you never say never. Yesterday the Leader of the Opposition said that we should do everything we possibly could to ensure that the Burswood project - the $600 million tourism icon - went ahead. The Leader of the Opposition has already conceded the same point that James Packer made to me; that is, that development is contingent upon poker machines. I told James Packer quite directly, “No way - not under this government.” He thanked me for the candour. Did the Leader of the Opposition say the same thing to him? Mr M.J. Birney : It’s a long bow. Sit down. You’re boring the hell out of me. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I would like to know what the Leader of the Opposition said to James Packer. James Packer asked me whether, in return for a $500 million development, we would allow poker machines into Western Australia, and I said no, it would not happen under our government. What did the Leader of the Opposition say when James Packer asked him the same question? Mr M.J. Birney : Are you ready for it? Take a deep breath. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am just waiting for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr M.J. Birney : I said no. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did the Leader of the Opposition say that? Mr M.J. Birney : Okay. Now sit down, be quiet and let’s move on. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition said that, did he? That is very interesting in the light of subsequent statements, and we will pursue this matter further as the year goes on. I am very interested, because I like the way the Leader of the Opposition comes out and makes statements like that, as they can then be held up against other information. Well done.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition will have a chance to clarify later. Paul Murray then put to the Leader of the Opposition - Well The West - That is, The West Australian newspaper - quotes you - The member for Kalgoorlie - today as saying, you’d consider lifting a ban on poker machines at Burswood Casino, if the public supported such a move - is that right? The Leader of the Opposition replied - . . . I said look, our position is that we don’t support poker machines in Western Australia, and that’s been a consistent position on the part of the Liberal Party. There was then a throw away question - well what if public opinion turned, you know, over the next few years and I effectively said, well, yes, you never say never. Yesterday the Leader of the Opposition said that we should do everything we possibly could to ensure that the Burswood project - the $600 million tourism icon - went ahead. The Leader of the Opposition has already conceded the same point that James Packer made to me; that is, that development is contingent upon poker machines. I told James Packer quite directly, “No way - not under this government.” He thanked me for the candour. Did the Leader of the Opposition say the same thing to him? Mr M.J. Birney : It’s a long bow. Sit down. You’re boring the hell out of me. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I would like to know what the Leader of the Opposition said to James Packer. James Packer asked me whether, in return for a $500 million development, we would allow poker machines into Western Australia, and I said no, it would not happen under our government. What did the Leader of the Opposition say when James Packer asked him the same question? Mr M.J. Birney : Are you ready for it? Take a deep breath. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am just waiting for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr M.J. Birney : I said no. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did the Leader of the Opposition say that? Mr M.J. Birney : Okay. Now sit down, be quiet and let’s move on. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition said that, did he? That is very interesting in the light of subsequent statements, and we will pursue this matter further as the year goes on. I am very interested, because I like the way the Leader of the Opposition comes out and makes statements like that, as they can then be held up against other information. Well done.
Mr M.J. Birney : It’s a long bow. Sit down. You’re boring the hell out of me. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I would like to know what the Leader of the Opposition said to James Packer. James Packer asked me whether, in return for a $500 million development, we would allow poker machines into Western Australia, and I said no, it would not happen under our government. What did the Leader of the Opposition say when James Packer asked him the same question? Mr M.J. Birney : Are you ready for it? Take a deep breath. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am just waiting for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr M.J. Birney : I said no. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did the Leader of the Opposition say that? Mr M.J. Birney : Okay. Now sit down, be quiet and let’s move on. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition said that, did he? That is very interesting in the light of subsequent statements, and we will pursue this matter further as the year goes on. I am very interested, because I like the way the Leader of the Opposition comes out and makes statements like that, as they can then be held up against other information. Well done.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I would like to know what the Leader of the Opposition said to James Packer. James Packer asked me whether, in return for a $500 million development, we would allow poker machines into Western Australia, and I said no, it would not happen under our government. What did the Leader of the Opposition say when James Packer asked him the same question? Mr M.J. Birney : Are you ready for it? Take a deep breath. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am just waiting for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr M.J. Birney : I said no. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did the Leader of the Opposition say that? Mr M.J. Birney : Okay. Now sit down, be quiet and let’s move on. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition said that, did he? That is very interesting in the light of subsequent statements, and we will pursue this matter further as the year goes on. I am very interested, because I like the way the Leader of the Opposition comes out and makes statements like that, as they can then be held up against other information. Well done.
Mr M.J. Birney : Are you ready for it? Take a deep breath. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am just waiting for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr M.J. Birney : I said no. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did the Leader of the Opposition say that? Mr M.J. Birney : Okay. Now sit down, be quiet and let’s move on. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition said that, did he? That is very interesting in the light of subsequent statements, and we will pursue this matter further as the year goes on. I am very interested, because I like the way the Leader of the Opposition comes out and makes statements like that, as they can then be held up against other information. Well done.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am just waiting for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr M.J. Birney : I said no. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did the Leader of the Opposition say that? Mr M.J. Birney : Okay. Now sit down, be quiet and let’s move on. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition said that, did he? That is very interesting in the light of subsequent statements, and we will pursue this matter further as the year goes on. I am very interested, because I like the way the Leader of the Opposition comes out and makes statements like that, as they can then be held up against other information. Well done.
Mr M.J. Birney : I said no. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did the Leader of the Opposition say that? Mr M.J. Birney : Okay. Now sit down, be quiet and let’s move on. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition said that, did he? That is very interesting in the light of subsequent statements, and we will pursue this matter further as the year goes on. I am very interested, because I like the way the Leader of the Opposition comes out and makes statements like that, as they can then be held up against other information. Well done.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did the Leader of the Opposition say that? Mr M.J. Birney : Okay. Now sit down, be quiet and let’s move on. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition said that, did he? That is very interesting in the light of subsequent statements, and we will pursue this matter further as the year goes on. I am very interested, because I like the way the Leader of the Opposition comes out and makes statements like that, as they can then be held up against other information. Well done.
Mr M.J. Birney : Okay. Now sit down, be quiet and let’s move on. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition said that, did he? That is very interesting in the light of subsequent statements, and we will pursue this matter further as the year goes on. I am very interested, because I like the way the Leader of the Opposition comes out and makes statements like that, as they can then be held up against other information. Well done.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition said that, did he? That is very interesting in the light of subsequent statements, and we will pursue this matter further as the year goes on. I am very interested, because I like the way the Leader of the Opposition comes out and makes statements like that, as they can then be held up against other information. Well done.
Mr R.F. Johnson : “Good News” Alan! Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: It is good news, and I thank the member for the question. I love good news. Today the North West Shelf Venture announced that it had secured long-term sales of its liquefied natural gas, signing a 12-year heads of agreement with a Japanese energy company, Chugoku Electric Power Company, effective from April 2009. That is significant in itself, but it is even more significant because Chugoku Electric is the first of the North West Shelf Venture’s original Japanese LNG customers to renew its long-term supply requirements with Australia’s largest resource project. That is a very strong vote of confidence, not only in the North West Shelf project, but also in the Western Australian economy. There is a lot of other good news in the Western Australian economy; we are travelling very well. One thing that we do not need in the Western Australian economy, despite the exhortations of the Leader of the Opposition, is poker machines; we do not need them. Yesterday in the chamber the Leader of the Opposition, who is having difficulty maintaining his attention, spoke in glowing terms about James Packer, a person whom I have met and whom I have a very high opinion of, from my short meeting with him, and the plans for a $500 million - although, according to the latest information from the Leader of the Opposition, it is apparently now $600 million - redevelopment on the river at Burswood. The Leader of the Opposition spoke on 6PR about this matter regarding Mr Packer, and he is quoted as saying - . . . he was certainly of the view that the only way that they could fund that particular project down there on the river foreshore, was if they were able to swap the existing gaming machines for poker machines. Mr M.J. Birney : That’s not what I said. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what the Leader of the Opposition said Mr Packer said. They are the Leader of the Opposition’s own words. I am quoting to the Leader of the Opposition his own words. Mr M.J. Birney : Can I clarify that? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition will have a chance to clarify later. Paul Murray then put to the Leader of the Opposition - Well The West - That is, The West Australian newspaper - quotes you - The member for Kalgoorlie - today as saying, you’d consider lifting a ban on poker machines at Burswood Casino, if the public supported such a move - is that right? The Leader of the Opposition replied - . . . I said look, our position is that we don’t support poker machines in Western Australia, and that’s been a consistent position on the part of the Liberal Party. There was then a throw away question - well what if public opinion turned, you know, over the next few years and I effectively said, well, yes, you never say never. Yesterday the Leader of the Opposition said that we should do everything we possibly could to ensure that the Burswood project - the $600 million tourism icon - went ahead. The Leader of the Opposition has already conceded the same point that James Packer made to me; that is, that development is contingent upon poker machines. I told James Packer quite directly, “No way - not under this government.” He thanked me for the candour. Did the Leader of the Opposition say the same thing to him? Mr M.J. Birney : It’s a long bow. Sit down. You’re boring the hell out of me. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I would like to know what the Leader of the Opposition said to James Packer. James Packer asked me whether, in return for a $500 million development, we would allow poker machines into Western Australia, and I said no, it would not happen under our government. What did the Leader of the Opposition say when James Packer asked him the same question? Mr M.J. Birney : Are you ready for it? Take a deep breath. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am just waiting for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr M.J. Birney : I said no. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did the Leader of the Opposition say that? Mr M.J. Birney : Okay. Now sit down, be quiet and let’s move on. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition said that, did he? That is very interesting in the light of subsequent statements, and we will pursue this matter further as the year goes on. I am very interested, because I like the way the Leader of the Opposition comes out and makes statements like that, as they can then be held up against other information. Well done.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: It is good news, and I thank the member for the question. I love good news. Today the North West Shelf Venture announced that it had secured long-term sales of its liquefied natural gas, signing a 12-year heads of agreement with a Japanese energy company, Chugoku Electric Power Company, effective from April 2009. That is significant in itself, but it is even more significant because Chugoku Electric is the first of the North West Shelf Venture’s original Japanese LNG customers to renew its long-term supply requirements with Australia’s largest resource project. That is a very strong vote of confidence, not only in the North West Shelf project, but also in the Western Australian economy. There is a lot of other good news in the Western Australian economy; we are travelling very well. One thing that we do not need in the Western Australian economy, despite the exhortations of the Leader of the Opposition, is poker machines; we do not need them. Yesterday in the chamber the Leader of the Opposition, who is having difficulty maintaining his attention, spoke in glowing terms about James Packer, a person whom I have met and whom I have a very high opinion of, from my short meeting with him, and the plans for a $500 million - although, according to the latest information from the Leader of the Opposition, it is apparently now $600 million - redevelopment on the river at Burswood. The Leader of the Opposition spoke on 6PR about this matter regarding Mr Packer, and he is quoted as saying - . . . he was certainly of the view that the only way that they could fund that particular project down there on the river foreshore, was if they were able to swap the existing gaming machines for poker machines. Mr M.J. Birney : That’s not what I said. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what the Leader of the Opposition said Mr Packer said. They are the Leader of the Opposition’s own words. I am quoting to the Leader of the Opposition his own words. Mr M.J. Birney : Can I clarify that? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition will have a chance to clarify later. Paul Murray then put to the Leader of the Opposition - Well The West - That is, The West Australian newspaper - quotes you - The member for Kalgoorlie - today as saying, you’d consider lifting a ban on poker machines at Burswood Casino, if the public supported such a move - is that right? The Leader of the Opposition replied - . . . I said look, our position is that we don’t support poker machines in Western Australia, and that’s been a consistent position on the part of the Liberal Party. There was then a throw away question - well what if public opinion turned, you know, over the next few years and I effectively said, well, yes, you never say never. Yesterday the Leader of the Opposition said that we should do everything we possibly could to ensure that the Burswood project - the $600 million tourism icon - went ahead. The Leader of the Opposition has already conceded the same point that James Packer made to me; that is, that development is contingent upon poker machines. I told James Packer quite directly, “No way - not under this government.” He thanked me for the candour. Did the Leader of the Opposition say the same thing to him? Mr M.J. Birney : It’s a long bow. Sit down. You’re boring the hell out of me. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I would like to know what the Leader of the Opposition said to James Packer. James Packer asked me whether, in return for a $500 million development, we would allow poker machines into Western Australia, and I said no, it would not happen under our government. What did the Leader of the Opposition say when James Packer asked him the same question? Mr M.J. Birney : Are you ready for it? Take a deep breath. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am just waiting for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr M.J. Birney : I said no. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did the Leader of the Opposition say that? Mr M.J. Birney : Okay. Now sit down, be quiet and let’s move on. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition said that, did he? That is very interesting in the light of subsequent statements, and we will pursue this matter further as the year goes on. I am very interested, because I like the way the Leader of the Opposition comes out and makes statements like that, as they can then be held up against other information. Well done.
It is good news, and I thank the member for the question. I love good news. Today the North West Shelf Venture announced that it had secured long-term sales of its liquefied natural gas, signing a 12-year heads of agreement with a Japanese energy company, Chugoku Electric Power Company, effective from April 2009. That is significant in itself, but it is even more significant because Chugoku Electric is the first of the North West Shelf Venture’s original Japanese LNG customers to renew its long-term supply requirements with Australia’s largest resource project. That is a very strong vote of confidence, not only in the North West Shelf project, but also in the Western Australian economy. There is a lot of other good news in the Western Australian economy; we are travelling very well. One thing that we do not need in the Western Australian economy, despite the exhortations of the Leader of the Opposition, is poker machines; we do not need them. Yesterday in the chamber the Leader of the Opposition, who is having difficulty maintaining his attention, spoke in glowing terms about James Packer, a person whom I have met and whom I have a very high opinion of, from my short meeting with him, and the plans for a $500 million - although, according to the latest information from the Leader of the Opposition, it is apparently now $600 million - redevelopment on the river at Burswood. The Leader of the Opposition spoke on 6PR about this matter regarding Mr Packer, and he is quoted as saying - . . . he was certainly of the view that the only way that they could fund that particular project down there on the river foreshore, was if they were able to swap the existing gaming machines for poker machines. Mr M.J. Birney : That’s not what I said. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what the Leader of the Opposition said Mr Packer said. They are the Leader of the Opposition’s own words. I am quoting to the Leader of the Opposition his own words. Mr M.J. Birney : Can I clarify that? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition will have a chance to clarify later. Paul Murray then put to the Leader of the Opposition - Well The West - That is, The West Australian newspaper - quotes you - The member for Kalgoorlie - today as saying, you’d consider lifting a ban on poker machines at Burswood Casino, if the public supported such a move - is that right? The Leader of the Opposition replied - . . . I said look, our position is that we don’t support poker machines in Western Australia, and that’s been a consistent position on the part of the Liberal Party. There was then a throw away question - well what if public opinion turned, you know, over the next few years and I effectively said, well, yes, you never say never. Yesterday the Leader of the Opposition said that we should do everything we possibly could to ensure that the Burswood project - the $600 million tourism icon - went ahead. The Leader of the Opposition has already conceded the same point that James Packer made to me; that is, that development is contingent upon poker machines. I told James Packer quite directly, “No way - not under this government.” He thanked me for the candour. Did the Leader of the Opposition say the same thing to him? Mr M.J. Birney : It’s a long bow. Sit down. You’re boring the hell out of me. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I would like to know what the Leader of the Opposition said to James Packer. James Packer asked me whether, in return for a $500 million development, we would allow poker machines into Western Australia, and I said no, it would not happen under our government. What did the Leader of the Opposition say when James Packer asked him the same question? Mr M.J. Birney : Are you ready for it? Take a deep breath. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am just waiting for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr M.J. Birney : I said no. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did the Leader of the Opposition say that? Mr M.J. Birney : Okay. Now sit down, be quiet and let’s move on. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition said that, did he? That is very interesting in the light of subsequent statements, and we will pursue this matter further as the year goes on. I am very interested, because I like the way the Leader of the Opposition comes out and makes statements like that, as they can then be held up against other information. Well done.
One thing that we do not need in the Western Australian economy, despite the exhortations of the Leader of the Opposition, is poker machines; we do not need them. Yesterday in the chamber the Leader of the Opposition, who is having difficulty maintaining his attention, spoke in glowing terms about James Packer, a person whom I have met and whom I have a very high opinion of, from my short meeting with him, and the plans for a $500 million - although, according to the latest information from the Leader of the Opposition, it is apparently now $600 million - redevelopment on the river at Burswood. The Leader of the Opposition spoke on 6PR about this matter regarding Mr Packer, and he is quoted as saying - . . . he was certainly of the view that the only way that they could fund that particular project down there on the river foreshore, was if they were able to swap the existing gaming machines for poker machines. Mr M.J. Birney : That’s not what I said. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what the Leader of the Opposition said Mr Packer said. They are the Leader of the Opposition’s own words. I am quoting to the Leader of the Opposition his own words. Mr M.J. Birney : Can I clarify that? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition will have a chance to clarify later. Paul Murray then put to the Leader of the Opposition - Well The West - That is, The West Australian newspaper - quotes you - The member for Kalgoorlie - today as saying, you’d consider lifting a ban on poker machines at Burswood Casino, if the public supported such a move - is that right? The Leader of the Opposition replied - . . . I said look, our position is that we don’t support poker machines in Western Australia, and that’s been a consistent position on the part of the Liberal Party. There was then a throw away question - well what if public opinion turned, you know, over the next few years and I effectively said, well, yes, you never say never. Yesterday the Leader of the Opposition said that we should do everything we possibly could to ensure that the Burswood project - the $600 million tourism icon - went ahead. The Leader of the Opposition has already conceded the same point that James Packer made to me; that is, that development is contingent upon poker machines. I told James Packer quite directly, “No way - not under this government.” He thanked me for the candour. Did the Leader of the Opposition say the same thing to him? Mr M.J. Birney : It’s a long bow. Sit down. You’re boring the hell out of me. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I would like to know what the Leader of the Opposition said to James Packer. James Packer asked me whether, in return for a $500 million development, we would allow poker machines into Western Australia, and I said no, it would not happen under our government. What did the Leader of the Opposition say when James Packer asked him the same question? Mr M.J. Birney : Are you ready for it? Take a deep breath. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am just waiting for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr M.J. Birney : I said no. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did the Leader of the Opposition say that? Mr M.J. Birney : Okay. Now sit down, be quiet and let’s move on. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition said that, did he? That is very interesting in the light of subsequent statements, and we will pursue this matter further as the year goes on. I am very interested, because I like the way the Leader of the Opposition comes out and makes statements like that, as they can then be held up against other information. Well done.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what the Leader of the Opposition said Mr Packer said. They are the Leader of the Opposition’s own words. I am quoting to the Leader of the Opposition his own words. Mr M.J. Birney : Can I clarify that? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition will have a chance to clarify later. Paul Murray then put to the Leader of the Opposition - Well The West - That is, The West Australian newspaper - quotes you - The member for Kalgoorlie - today as saying, you’d consider lifting a ban on poker machines at Burswood Casino, if the public supported such a move - is that right? The Leader of the Opposition replied - . . . I said look, our position is that we don’t support poker machines in Western Australia, and that’s been a consistent position on the part of the Liberal Party. There was then a throw away question - well what if public opinion turned, you know, over the next few years and I effectively said, well, yes, you never say never. Yesterday the Leader of the Opposition said that we should do everything we possibly could to ensure that the Burswood project - the $600 million tourism icon - went ahead. The Leader of the Opposition has already conceded the same point that James Packer made to me; that is, that development is contingent upon poker machines. I told James Packer quite directly, “No way - not under this government.” He thanked me for the candour. Did the Leader of the Opposition say the same thing to him? Mr M.J. Birney : It’s a long bow. Sit down. You’re boring the hell out of me. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I would like to know what the Leader of the Opposition said to James Packer. James Packer asked me whether, in return for a $500 million development, we would allow poker machines into Western Australia, and I said no, it would not happen under our government. What did the Leader of the Opposition say when James Packer asked him the same question? Mr M.J. Birney : Are you ready for it? Take a deep breath. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am just waiting for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr M.J. Birney : I said no. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did the Leader of the Opposition say that? Mr M.J. Birney : Okay. Now sit down, be quiet and let’s move on. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition said that, did he? That is very interesting in the light of subsequent statements, and we will pursue this matter further as the year goes on. I am very interested, because I like the way the Leader of the Opposition comes out and makes statements like that, as they can then be held up against other information. Well done.
Mr M.J. Birney : Can I clarify that? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition will have a chance to clarify later. Paul Murray then put to the Leader of the Opposition - Well The West - That is, The West Australian newspaper - quotes you - The member for Kalgoorlie - today as saying, you’d consider lifting a ban on poker machines at Burswood Casino, if the public supported such a move - is that right? The Leader of the Opposition replied - . . . I said look, our position is that we don’t support poker machines in Western Australia, and that’s been a consistent position on the part of the Liberal Party. There was then a throw away question - well what if public opinion turned, you know, over the next few years and I effectively said, well, yes, you never say never. Yesterday the Leader of the Opposition said that we should do everything we possibly could to ensure that the Burswood project - the $600 million tourism icon - went ahead. The Leader of the Opposition has already conceded the same point that James Packer made to me; that is, that development is contingent upon poker machines. I told James Packer quite directly, “No way - not under this government.” He thanked me for the candour. Did the Leader of the Opposition say the same thing to him? Mr M.J. Birney : It’s a long bow. Sit down. You’re boring the hell out of me. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I would like to know what the Leader of the Opposition said to James Packer. James Packer asked me whether, in return for a $500 million development, we would allow poker machines into Western Australia, and I said no, it would not happen under our government. What did the Leader of the Opposition say when James Packer asked him the same question? Mr M.J. Birney : Are you ready for it? Take a deep breath. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am just waiting for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr M.J. Birney : I said no. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did the Leader of the Opposition say that? Mr M.J. Birney : Okay. Now sit down, be quiet and let’s move on. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition said that, did he? That is very interesting in the light of subsequent statements, and we will pursue this matter further as the year goes on. I am very interested, because I like the way the Leader of the Opposition comes out and makes statements like that, as they can then be held up against other information. Well done.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition will have a chance to clarify later. Paul Murray then put to the Leader of the Opposition - Well The West - That is, The West Australian newspaper - quotes you - The member for Kalgoorlie - today as saying, you’d consider lifting a ban on poker machines at Burswood Casino, if the public supported such a move - is that right? The Leader of the Opposition replied - . . . I said look, our position is that we don’t support poker machines in Western Australia, and that’s been a consistent position on the part of the Liberal Party. There was then a throw away question - well what if public opinion turned, you know, over the next few years and I effectively said, well, yes, you never say never. Yesterday the Leader of the Opposition said that we should do everything we possibly could to ensure that the Burswood project - the $600 million tourism icon - went ahead. The Leader of the Opposition has already conceded the same point that James Packer made to me; that is, that development is contingent upon poker machines. I told James Packer quite directly, “No way - not under this government.” He thanked me for the candour. Did the Leader of the Opposition say the same thing to him? Mr M.J. Birney : It’s a long bow. Sit down. You’re boring the hell out of me. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I would like to know what the Leader of the Opposition said to James Packer. James Packer asked me whether, in return for a $500 million development, we would allow poker machines into Western Australia, and I said no, it would not happen under our government. What did the Leader of the Opposition say when James Packer asked him the same question? Mr M.J. Birney : Are you ready for it? Take a deep breath. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am just waiting for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr M.J. Birney : I said no. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did the Leader of the Opposition say that? Mr M.J. Birney : Okay. Now sit down, be quiet and let’s move on. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition said that, did he? That is very interesting in the light of subsequent statements, and we will pursue this matter further as the year goes on. I am very interested, because I like the way the Leader of the Opposition comes out and makes statements like that, as they can then be held up against other information. Well done.
Mr M.J. Birney : It’s a long bow. Sit down. You’re boring the hell out of me. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I would like to know what the Leader of the Opposition said to James Packer. James Packer asked me whether, in return for a $500 million development, we would allow poker machines into Western Australia, and I said no, it would not happen under our government. What did the Leader of the Opposition say when James Packer asked him the same question? Mr M.J. Birney : Are you ready for it? Take a deep breath. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am just waiting for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr M.J. Birney : I said no. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did the Leader of the Opposition say that? Mr M.J. Birney : Okay. Now sit down, be quiet and let’s move on. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition said that, did he? That is very interesting in the light of subsequent statements, and we will pursue this matter further as the year goes on. I am very interested, because I like the way the Leader of the Opposition comes out and makes statements like that, as they can then be held up against other information. Well done.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I would like to know what the Leader of the Opposition said to James Packer. James Packer asked me whether, in return for a $500 million development, we would allow poker machines into Western Australia, and I said no, it would not happen under our government. What did the Leader of the Opposition say when James Packer asked him the same question? Mr M.J. Birney : Are you ready for it? Take a deep breath. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am just waiting for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr M.J. Birney : I said no. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did the Leader of the Opposition say that? Mr M.J. Birney : Okay. Now sit down, be quiet and let’s move on. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition said that, did he? That is very interesting in the light of subsequent statements, and we will pursue this matter further as the year goes on. I am very interested, because I like the way the Leader of the Opposition comes out and makes statements like that, as they can then be held up against other information. Well done.
Mr M.J. Birney : Are you ready for it? Take a deep breath. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am just waiting for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr M.J. Birney : I said no. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did the Leader of the Opposition say that? Mr M.J. Birney : Okay. Now sit down, be quiet and let’s move on. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition said that, did he? That is very interesting in the light of subsequent statements, and we will pursue this matter further as the year goes on. I am very interested, because I like the way the Leader of the Opposition comes out and makes statements like that, as they can then be held up against other information. Well done.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I am just waiting for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr M.J. Birney : I said no. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did the Leader of the Opposition say that? Mr M.J. Birney : Okay. Now sit down, be quiet and let’s move on. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition said that, did he? That is very interesting in the light of subsequent statements, and we will pursue this matter further as the year goes on. I am very interested, because I like the way the Leader of the Opposition comes out and makes statements like that, as they can then be held up against other information. Well done.
Mr M.J. Birney : I said no. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did the Leader of the Opposition say that? Mr M.J. Birney : Okay. Now sit down, be quiet and let’s move on. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition said that, did he? That is very interesting in the light of subsequent statements, and we will pursue this matter further as the year goes on. I am very interested, because I like the way the Leader of the Opposition comes out and makes statements like that, as they can then be held up against other information. Well done.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Did the Leader of the Opposition say that? Mr M.J. Birney : Okay. Now sit down, be quiet and let’s move on. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition said that, did he? That is very interesting in the light of subsequent statements, and we will pursue this matter further as the year goes on. I am very interested, because I like the way the Leader of the Opposition comes out and makes statements like that, as they can then be held up against other information. Well done.
Mr M.J. Birney : Okay. Now sit down, be quiet and let’s move on. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition said that, did he? That is very interesting in the light of subsequent statements, and we will pursue this matter further as the year goes on. I am very interested, because I like the way the Leader of the Opposition comes out and makes statements like that, as they can then be held up against other information. Well done.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition said that, did he? That is very interesting in the light of subsequent statements, and we will pursue this matter further as the year goes on. I am very interested, because I like the way the Leader of the Opposition comes out and makes statements like that, as they can then be held up against other information. Well done.
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