❓ Ms. Mitchell inquires about the arts and culture festival planned for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Perth. Mr. Day provides details on the festival's events, funding, and director, highlighting its benefits for the community and the state's profile.
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COMMONWEALTH HEADS OF GOVERNMENT MEETING 2011 — ARTS AND CULTURE FESTIVAL
I note that the Premier and the minister announced this morning that a specific arts and culture festival is being planned for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in October this year. Can the minister please inform the house of this exciting government commitment to showcase our industry? Mr J.H.D. DAY
I note that the Premier and the minister announced this morning that a specific arts and culture festival is being planned for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in October this year. Can the minister please inform the house of this exciting government commitment to showcase our industry? Mr J.H.D. DAY
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I thank the member for Kingsley for the question. The Commonwealth Heads of Government — Several members interjected. Mr T.G. Stephens : I would like to listen to this answer! The SPEAKER : So would I, member for Pilbara. I formally call you to order for the first time, along with the member for Mandurah for the second time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to be held in Perth in late October this year will certainly be a major event for Perth and Western Australia as a whole. It will certainly be the biggest international event to be held in this state at least since the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in 1962. It is a very good opportunity for Perth and Western Australia to be promoted to the rest of the world, particularly to the other countries of the commonwealth. It is also a very good opportunity for residents of Perth and Western Australia to participate in a range of events that will accompany CHOGM. I am very pleased to join the Premier to inform Parliament and the community that an extensive culture and the arts festival will be held over eight days from 23 October to 30 October 2011. The focus of this festival will be on large scale and free events for families—in fact for people from all over Western Australia to enjoy. A diverse range of events will be presented, including a major street theatre event; an Indigenous program comprising several landmark Indigenous art exhibitions and activities, including the annual Indigenous art exhibition; and awards at the Art Gallery of Western Australia. A number of events will have an emphasis on participation by the wider community. They will represent and celebrate Western Australia’s diversity, particularly with communities linked to other commonwealth countries. A film festival will involve free screenings of films made by commonwealth countries, presented on outdoor city screens, and an online short-film project. There will also be a photography project, which will involve a significant exhibition of award-winning photographs in the Perth Cultural Centre and projections of imagery around the city. A world music closing concert will be held on Sunday, 30 October, with some significant events from Australia and the commonwealth, as well as a fireworks event on the Swan River. I made reference to the fact that a number of events will be held at the Perth Cultural Centre over four days, from 26 October to 29 October. This has been made possible in part by the fact that the Perth Cultural Centre has been substantially upgraded over the past couple of years, and further work will be completed in that centre over this year, including the installation of an LED screen—light-emitting diode screen—and a children’s playground. I hope all members agree that the Perth Cultural Centre is now a much more attractive and safer place for the people of this city and state than was the case a couple of years ago. I am also very pleased to say that the arts festival will be directed by Shelagh Magadza, who very recently completed her four-year term as the artistic director of the Perth International Arts Festival. It is very pleasing that she is available to put together the arts festival associated with CHOGM. She has a world-standard reputation. Shelagh filled an excellent role as artistic director of PIAF over the past four years. The fact that she will be involved in this continuing way in Perth over the next eight months or so is a wonderful opportunity for the people of Perth and Western Australia generally. This festival has been made possible through funding of $1 million from the state government and $1.45 million provided through Lotterywest funds. This will be an excellent opportunity for people from Perth and around the state to participate in activities associated with CHOGM. It is one of the wider benefits that will accrue to the state from CHOGM being held in Perth in October.
Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I thank the member for Kingsley for the question. The Commonwealth Heads of Government — Several members interjected. Mr T.G. Stephens : I would like to listen to this answer! The SPEAKER : So would I, member for Pilbara. I formally call you to order for the first time, along with the member for Mandurah for the second time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to be held in Perth in late October this year will certainly be a major event for Perth and Western Australia as a whole. It will certainly be the biggest international event to be held in this state at least since the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in 1962. It is a very good opportunity for Perth and Western Australia to be promoted to the rest of the world, particularly to the other countries of the commonwealth. It is also a very good opportunity for residents of Perth and Western Australia to participate in a range of events that will accompany CHOGM. I am very pleased to join the Premier to inform Parliament and the community that an extensive culture and the arts festival will be held over eight days from 23 October to 30 October 2011. The focus of this festival will be on large scale and free events for families—in fact for people from all over Western Australia to enjoy. A diverse range of events will be presented, including a major street theatre event; an Indigenous program comprising several landmark Indigenous art exhibitions and activities, including the annual Indigenous art exhibition; and awards at the Art Gallery of Western Australia. A number of events will have an emphasis on participation by the wider community. They will represent and celebrate Western Australia’s diversity, particularly with communities linked to other commonwealth countries. A film festival will involve free screenings of films made by commonwealth countries, presented on outdoor city screens, and an online short-film project. There will also be a photography project, which will involve a significant exhibition of award-winning photographs in the Perth Cultural Centre and projections of imagery around the city. A world music closing concert will be held on Sunday, 30 October, with some significant events from Australia and the commonwealth, as well as a fireworks event on the Swan River. I made reference to the fact that a number of events will be held at the Perth Cultural Centre over four days, from 26 October to 29 October. This has been made possible in part by the fact that the Perth Cultural Centre has been substantially upgraded over the past couple of years, and further work will be completed in that centre over this year, including the installation of an LED screen—light-emitting diode screen—and a children’s playground. I hope all members agree that the Perth Cultural Centre is now a much more attractive and safer place for the people of this city and state than was the case a couple of years ago. I am also very pleased to say that the arts festival will be directed by Shelagh Magadza, who very recently completed her four-year term as the artistic director of the Perth International Arts Festival. It is very pleasing that she is available to put together the arts festival associated with CHOGM. She has a world-standard reputation. Shelagh filled an excellent role as artistic director of PIAF over the past four years. The fact that she will be involved in this continuing way in Perth over the next eight months or so is a wonderful opportunity for the people of Perth and Western Australia generally. This festival has been made possible through funding of $1 million from the state government and $1.45 million provided through Lotterywest funds. This will be an excellent opportunity for people from Perth and around the state to participate in activities associated with CHOGM. It is one of the wider benefits that will accrue to the state from CHOGM being held in Perth in October.
I thank the member for Kingsley for the question. The Commonwealth Heads of Government — Several members interjected. Mr T.G. Stephens : I would like to listen to this answer! The SPEAKER : So would I, member for Pilbara. I formally call you to order for the first time, along with the member for Mandurah for the second time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to be held in Perth in late October this year will certainly be a major event for Perth and Western Australia as a whole. It will certainly be the biggest international event to be held in this state at least since the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in 1962. It is a very good opportunity for Perth and Western Australia to be promoted to the rest of the world, particularly to the other countries of the commonwealth. It is also a very good opportunity for residents of Perth and Western Australia to participate in a range of events that will accompany CHOGM. I am very pleased to join the Premier to inform Parliament and the community that an extensive culture and the arts festival will be held over eight days from 23 October to 30 October 2011. The focus of this festival will be on large scale and free events for families—in fact for people from all over Western Australia to enjoy. A diverse range of events will be presented, including a major street theatre event; an Indigenous program comprising several landmark Indigenous art exhibitions and activities, including the annual Indigenous art exhibition; and awards at the Art Gallery of Western Australia. A number of events will have an emphasis on participation by the wider community. They will represent and celebrate Western Australia’s diversity, particularly with communities linked to other commonwealth countries. A film festival will involve free screenings of films made by commonwealth countries, presented on outdoor city screens, and an online short-film project. There will also be a photography project, which will involve a significant exhibition of award-winning photographs in the Perth Cultural Centre and projections of imagery around the city. A world music closing concert will be held on Sunday, 30 October, with some significant events from Australia and the commonwealth, as well as a fireworks event on the Swan River. I made reference to the fact that a number of events will be held at the Perth Cultural Centre over four days, from 26 October to 29 October. This has been made possible in part by the fact that the Perth Cultural Centre has been substantially upgraded over the past couple of years, and further work will be completed in that centre over this year, including the installation of an LED screen—light-emitting diode screen—and a children’s playground. I hope all members agree that the Perth Cultural Centre is now a much more attractive and safer place for the people of this city and state than was the case a couple of years ago. I am also very pleased to say that the arts festival will be directed by Shelagh Magadza, who very recently completed her four-year term as the artistic director of the Perth International Arts Festival. It is very pleasing that she is available to put together the arts festival associated with CHOGM. She has a world-standard reputation. Shelagh filled an excellent role as artistic director of PIAF over the past four years. The fact that she will be involved in this continuing way in Perth over the next eight months or so is a wonderful opportunity for the people of Perth and Western Australia generally. This festival has been made possible through funding of $1 million from the state government and $1.45 million provided through Lotterywest funds. This will be an excellent opportunity for people from Perth and around the state to participate in activities associated with CHOGM. It is one of the wider benefits that will accrue to the state from CHOGM being held in Perth in October.
Several members interjected. Mr T.G. Stephens : I would like to listen to this answer! The SPEAKER : So would I, member for Pilbara. I formally call you to order for the first time, along with the member for Mandurah for the second time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to be held in Perth in late October this year will certainly be a major event for Perth and Western Australia as a whole. It will certainly be the biggest international event to be held in this state at least since the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in 1962. It is a very good opportunity for Perth and Western Australia to be promoted to the rest of the world, particularly to the other countries of the commonwealth. It is also a very good opportunity for residents of Perth and Western Australia to participate in a range of events that will accompany CHOGM. I am very pleased to join the Premier to inform Parliament and the community that an extensive culture and the arts festival will be held over eight days from 23 October to 30 October 2011. The focus of this festival will be on large scale and free events for families—in fact for people from all over Western Australia to enjoy. A diverse range of events will be presented, including a major street theatre event; an Indigenous program comprising several landmark Indigenous art exhibitions and activities, including the annual Indigenous art exhibition; and awards at the Art Gallery of Western Australia. A number of events will have an emphasis on participation by the wider community. They will represent and celebrate Western Australia’s diversity, particularly with communities linked to other commonwealth countries. A film festival will involve free screenings of films made by commonwealth countries, presented on outdoor city screens, and an online short-film project. There will also be a photography project, which will involve a significant exhibition of award-winning photographs in the Perth Cultural Centre and projections of imagery around the city. A world music closing concert will be held on Sunday, 30 October, with some significant events from Australia and the commonwealth, as well as a fireworks event on the Swan River. I made reference to the fact that a number of events will be held at the Perth Cultural Centre over four days, from 26 October to 29 October. This has been made possible in part by the fact that the Perth Cultural Centre has been substantially upgraded over the past couple of years, and further work will be completed in that centre over this year, including the installation of an LED screen—light-emitting diode screen—and a children’s playground. I hope all members agree that the Perth Cultural Centre is now a much more attractive and safer place for the people of this city and state than was the case a couple of years ago. I am also very pleased to say that the arts festival will be directed by Shelagh Magadza, who very recently completed her four-year term as the artistic director of the Perth International Arts Festival. It is very pleasing that she is available to put together the arts festival associated with CHOGM. She has a world-standard reputation. Shelagh filled an excellent role as artistic director of PIAF over the past four years. The fact that she will be involved in this continuing way in Perth over the next eight months or so is a wonderful opportunity for the people of Perth and Western Australia generally. This festival has been made possible through funding of $1 million from the state government and $1.45 million provided through Lotterywest funds. This will be an excellent opportunity for people from Perth and around the state to participate in activities associated with CHOGM. It is one of the wider benefits that will accrue to the state from CHOGM being held in Perth in October.
Mr T.G. Stephens : I would like to listen to this answer! The SPEAKER : So would I, member for Pilbara. I formally call you to order for the first time, along with the member for Mandurah for the second time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to be held in Perth in late October this year will certainly be a major event for Perth and Western Australia as a whole. It will certainly be the biggest international event to be held in this state at least since the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in 1962. It is a very good opportunity for Perth and Western Australia to be promoted to the rest of the world, particularly to the other countries of the commonwealth. It is also a very good opportunity for residents of Perth and Western Australia to participate in a range of events that will accompany CHOGM. I am very pleased to join the Premier to inform Parliament and the community that an extensive culture and the arts festival will be held over eight days from 23 October to 30 October 2011. The focus of this festival will be on large scale and free events for families—in fact for people from all over Western Australia to enjoy. A diverse range of events will be presented, including a major street theatre event; an Indigenous program comprising several landmark Indigenous art exhibitions and activities, including the annual Indigenous art exhibition; and awards at the Art Gallery of Western Australia. A number of events will have an emphasis on participation by the wider community. They will represent and celebrate Western Australia’s diversity, particularly with communities linked to other commonwealth countries. A film festival will involve free screenings of films made by commonwealth countries, presented on outdoor city screens, and an online short-film project. There will also be a photography project, which will involve a significant exhibition of award-winning photographs in the Perth Cultural Centre and projections of imagery around the city. A world music closing concert will be held on Sunday, 30 October, with some significant events from Australia and the commonwealth, as well as a fireworks event on the Swan River. I made reference to the fact that a number of events will be held at the Perth Cultural Centre over four days, from 26 October to 29 October. This has been made possible in part by the fact that the Perth Cultural Centre has been substantially upgraded over the past couple of years, and further work will be completed in that centre over this year, including the installation of an LED screen—light-emitting diode screen—and a children’s playground. I hope all members agree that the Perth Cultural Centre is now a much more attractive and safer place for the people of this city and state than was the case a couple of years ago. I am also very pleased to say that the arts festival will be directed by Shelagh Magadza, who very recently completed her four-year term as the artistic director of the Perth International Arts Festival. It is very pleasing that she is available to put together the arts festival associated with CHOGM. She has a world-standard reputation. Shelagh filled an excellent role as artistic director of PIAF over the past four years. The fact that she will be involved in this continuing way in Perth over the next eight months or so is a wonderful opportunity for the people of Perth and Western Australia generally. This festival has been made possible through funding of $1 million from the state government and $1.45 million provided through Lotterywest funds. This will be an excellent opportunity for people from Perth and around the state to participate in activities associated with CHOGM. It is one of the wider benefits that will accrue to the state from CHOGM being held in Perth in October.
The SPEAKER : So would I, member for Pilbara. I formally call you to order for the first time, along with the member for Mandurah for the second time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to be held in Perth in late October this year will certainly be a major event for Perth and Western Australia as a whole. It will certainly be the biggest international event to be held in this state at least since the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in 1962. It is a very good opportunity for Perth and Western Australia to be promoted to the rest of the world, particularly to the other countries of the commonwealth. It is also a very good opportunity for residents of Perth and Western Australia to participate in a range of events that will accompany CHOGM. I am very pleased to join the Premier to inform Parliament and the community that an extensive culture and the arts festival will be held over eight days from 23 October to 30 October 2011. The focus of this festival will be on large scale and free events for families—in fact for people from all over Western Australia to enjoy. A diverse range of events will be presented, including a major street theatre event; an Indigenous program comprising several landmark Indigenous art exhibitions and activities, including the annual Indigenous art exhibition; and awards at the Art Gallery of Western Australia. A number of events will have an emphasis on participation by the wider community. They will represent and celebrate Western Australia’s diversity, particularly with communities linked to other commonwealth countries. A film festival will involve free screenings of films made by commonwealth countries, presented on outdoor city screens, and an online short-film project. There will also be a photography project, which will involve a significant exhibition of award-winning photographs in the Perth Cultural Centre and projections of imagery around the city. A world music closing concert will be held on Sunday, 30 October, with some significant events from Australia and the commonwealth, as well as a fireworks event on the Swan River. I made reference to the fact that a number of events will be held at the Perth Cultural Centre over four days, from 26 October to 29 October. This has been made possible in part by the fact that the Perth Cultural Centre has been substantially upgraded over the past couple of years, and further work will be completed in that centre over this year, including the installation of an LED screen—light-emitting diode screen—and a children’s playground. I hope all members agree that the Perth Cultural Centre is now a much more attractive and safer place for the people of this city and state than was the case a couple of years ago. I am also very pleased to say that the arts festival will be directed by Shelagh Magadza, who very recently completed her four-year term as the artistic director of the Perth International Arts Festival. It is very pleasing that she is available to put together the arts festival associated with CHOGM. She has a world-standard reputation. Shelagh filled an excellent role as artistic director of PIAF over the past four years. The fact that she will be involved in this continuing way in Perth over the next eight months or so is a wonderful opportunity for the people of Perth and Western Australia generally. This festival has been made possible through funding of $1 million from the state government and $1.45 million provided through Lotterywest funds. This will be an excellent opportunity for people from Perth and around the state to participate in activities associated with CHOGM. It is one of the wider benefits that will accrue to the state from CHOGM being held in Perth in October.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to be held in Perth in late October this year will certainly be a major event for Perth and Western Australia as a whole. It will certainly be the biggest international event to be held in this state at least since the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in 1962. It is a very good opportunity for Perth and Western Australia to be promoted to the rest of the world, particularly to the other countries of the commonwealth. It is also a very good opportunity for residents of Perth and Western Australia to participate in a range of events that will accompany CHOGM. I am very pleased to join the Premier to inform Parliament and the community that an extensive culture and the arts festival will be held over eight days from 23 October to 30 October 2011. The focus of this festival will be on large scale and free events for families—in fact for people from all over Western Australia to enjoy. A diverse range of events will be presented, including a major street theatre event; an Indigenous program comprising several landmark Indigenous art exhibitions and activities, including the annual Indigenous art exhibition; and awards at the Art Gallery of Western Australia. A number of events will have an emphasis on participation by the wider community. They will represent and celebrate Western Australia’s diversity, particularly with communities linked to other commonwealth countries. A film festival will involve free screenings of films made by commonwealth countries, presented on outdoor city screens, and an online short-film project. There will also be a photography project, which will involve a significant exhibition of award-winning photographs in the Perth Cultural Centre and projections of imagery around the city. A world music closing concert will be held on Sunday, 30 October, with some significant events from Australia and the commonwealth, as well as a fireworks event on the Swan River. I made reference to the fact that a number of events will be held at the Perth Cultural Centre over four days, from 26 October to 29 October. This has been made possible in part by the fact that the Perth Cultural Centre has been substantially upgraded over the past couple of years, and further work will be completed in that centre over this year, including the installation of an LED screen—light-emitting diode screen—and a children’s playground. I hope all members agree that the Perth Cultural Centre is now a much more attractive and safer place for the people of this city and state than was the case a couple of years ago. I am also very pleased to say that the arts festival will be directed by Shelagh Magadza, who very recently completed her four-year term as the artistic director of the Perth International Arts Festival. It is very pleasing that she is available to put together the arts festival associated with CHOGM. She has a world-standard reputation. Shelagh filled an excellent role as artistic director of PIAF over the past four years. The fact that she will be involved in this continuing way in Perth over the next eight months or so is a wonderful opportunity for the people of Perth and Western Australia generally. This festival has been made possible through funding of $1 million from the state government and $1.45 million provided through Lotterywest funds. This will be an excellent opportunity for people from Perth and around the state to participate in activities associated with CHOGM. It is one of the wider benefits that will accrue to the state from CHOGM being held in Perth in October.
A number of events will have an emphasis on participation by the wider community. They will represent and celebrate Western Australia’s diversity, particularly with communities linked to other commonwealth countries. A film festival will involve free screenings of films made by commonwealth countries, presented on outdoor city screens, and an online short-film project. There will also be a photography project, which will involve a significant exhibition of award-winning photographs in the Perth Cultural Centre and projections of imagery around the city. A world music closing concert will be held on Sunday, 30 October, with some significant events from Australia and the commonwealth, as well as a fireworks event on the Swan River. I made reference to the fact that a number of events will be held at the Perth Cultural Centre over four days, from 26 October to 29 October. This has been made possible in part by the fact that the Perth Cultural Centre has been substantially upgraded over the past couple of years, and further work will be completed in that centre over this year, including the installation of an LED screen—light-emitting diode screen—and a children’s playground. I hope all members agree that the Perth Cultural Centre is now a much more attractive and safer place for the people of this city and state than was the case a couple of years ago. I am also very pleased to say that the arts festival will be directed by Shelagh Magadza, who very recently completed her four-year term as the artistic director of the Perth International Arts Festival. It is very pleasing that she is available to put together the arts festival associated with CHOGM. She has a world-standard reputation. Shelagh filled an excellent role as artistic director of PIAF over the past four years. The fact that she will be involved in this continuing way in Perth over the next eight months or so is a wonderful opportunity for the people of Perth and Western Australia generally. This festival has been made possible through funding of $1 million from the state government and $1.45 million provided through Lotterywest funds. This will be an excellent opportunity for people from Perth and around the state to participate in activities associated with CHOGM. It is one of the wider benefits that will accrue to the state from CHOGM being held in Perth in October.
I made reference to the fact that a number of events will be held at the Perth Cultural Centre over four days, from 26 October to 29 October. This has been made possible in part by the fact that the Perth Cultural Centre has been substantially upgraded over the past couple of years, and further work will be completed in that centre over this year, including the installation of an LED screen—light-emitting diode screen—and a children’s playground. I hope all members agree that the Perth Cultural Centre is now a much more attractive and safer place for the people of this city and state than was the case a couple of years ago. I am also very pleased to say that the arts festival will be directed by Shelagh Magadza, who very recently completed her four-year term as the artistic director of the Perth International Arts Festival. It is very pleasing that she is available to put together the arts festival associated with CHOGM. She has a world-standard reputation. Shelagh filled an excellent role as artistic director of PIAF over the past four years. The fact that she will be involved in this continuing way in Perth over the next eight months or so is a wonderful opportunity for the people of Perth and Western Australia generally. This festival has been made possible through funding of $1 million from the state government and $1.45 million provided through Lotterywest funds. This will be an excellent opportunity for people from Perth and around the state to participate in activities associated with CHOGM. It is one of the wider benefits that will accrue to the state from CHOGM being held in Perth in October.
This festival has been made possible through funding of $1 million from the state government and $1.45 million provided through Lotterywest funds. This will be an excellent opportunity for people from Perth and around the state to participate in activities associated with CHOGM. It is one of the wider benefits that will accrue to the state from CHOGM being held in Perth in October.
Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I thank the member for Kingsley for the question. The Commonwealth Heads of Government — Several members interjected. Mr T.G. Stephens : I would like to listen to this answer! The SPEAKER : So would I, member for Pilbara. I formally call you to order for the first time, along with the member for Mandurah for the second time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to be held in Perth in late October this year will certainly be a major event for Perth and Western Australia as a whole. It will certainly be the biggest international event to be held in this state at least since the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in 1962. It is a very good opportunity for Perth and Western Australia to be promoted to the rest of the world, particularly to the other countries of the commonwealth. It is also a very good opportunity for residents of Perth and Western Australia to participate in a range of events that will accompany CHOGM. I am very pleased to join the Premier to inform Parliament and the community that an extensive culture and the arts festival will be held over eight days from 23 October to 30 October 2011. The focus of this festival will be on large scale and free events for families—in fact for people from all over Western Australia to enjoy. A diverse range of events will be presented, including a major street theatre event; an Indigenous program comprising several landmark Indigenous art exhibitions and activities, including the annual Indigenous art exhibition; and awards at the Art Gallery of Western Australia. A number of events will have an emphasis on participation by the wider community. They will represent and celebrate Western Australia’s diversity, particularly with communities linked to other commonwealth countries. A film festival will involve free screenings of films made by commonwealth countries, presented on outdoor city screens, and an online short-film project. There will also be a photography project, which will involve a significant exhibition of award-winning photographs in the Perth Cultural Centre and projections of imagery around the city. A world music closing concert will be held on Sunday, 30 October, with some significant events from Australia and the commonwealth, as well as a fireworks event on the Swan River. I made reference to the fact that a number of events will be held at the Perth Cultural Centre over four days, from 26 October to 29 October. This has been made possible in part by the fact that the Perth Cultural Centre has been substantially upgraded over the past couple of years, and further work will be completed in that centre over this year, including the installation of an LED screen—light-emitting diode screen—and a children’s playground. I hope all members agree that the Perth Cultural Centre is now a much more attractive and safer place for the people of this city and state than was the case a couple of years ago. I am also very pleased to say that the arts festival will be directed by Shelagh Magadza, who very recently completed her four-year term as the artistic director of the Perth International Arts Festival. It is very pleasing that she is available to put together the arts festival associated with CHOGM. She has a world-standard reputation. Shelagh filled an excellent role as artistic director of PIAF over the past four years. The fact that she will be involved in this continuing way in Perth over the next eight months or so is a wonderful opportunity for the people of Perth and Western Australia generally. This festival has been made possible through funding of $1 million from the state government and $1.45 million provided through Lotterywest funds. This will be an excellent opportunity for people from Perth and around the state to participate in activities associated with CHOGM. It is one of the wider benefits that will accrue to the state from CHOGM being held in Perth in October.
I thank the member for Kingsley for the question. The Commonwealth Heads of Government — Several members interjected. Mr T.G. Stephens : I would like to listen to this answer! The SPEAKER : So would I, member for Pilbara. I formally call you to order for the first time, along with the member for Mandurah for the second time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to be held in Perth in late October this year will certainly be a major event for Perth and Western Australia as a whole. It will certainly be the biggest international event to be held in this state at least since the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in 1962. It is a very good opportunity for Perth and Western Australia to be promoted to the rest of the world, particularly to the other countries of the commonwealth. It is also a very good opportunity for residents of Perth and Western Australia to participate in a range of events that will accompany CHOGM. I am very pleased to join the Premier to inform Parliament and the community that an extensive culture and the arts festival will be held over eight days from 23 October to 30 October 2011. The focus of this festival will be on large scale and free events for families—in fact for people from all over Western Australia to enjoy. A diverse range of events will be presented, including a major street theatre event; an Indigenous program comprising several landmark Indigenous art exhibitions and activities, including the annual Indigenous art exhibition; and awards at the Art Gallery of Western Australia. A number of events will have an emphasis on participation by the wider community. They will represent and celebrate Western Australia’s diversity, particularly with communities linked to other commonwealth countries. A film festival will involve free screenings of films made by commonwealth countries, presented on outdoor city screens, and an online short-film project. There will also be a photography project, which will involve a significant exhibition of award-winning photographs in the Perth Cultural Centre and projections of imagery around the city. A world music closing concert will be held on Sunday, 30 October, with some significant events from Australia and the commonwealth, as well as a fireworks event on the Swan River. I made reference to the fact that a number of events will be held at the Perth Cultural Centre over four days, from 26 October to 29 October. This has been made possible in part by the fact that the Perth Cultural Centre has been substantially upgraded over the past couple of years, and further work will be completed in that centre over this year, including the installation of an LED screen—light-emitting diode screen—and a children’s playground. I hope all members agree that the Perth Cultural Centre is now a much more attractive and safer place for the people of this city and state than was the case a couple of years ago. I am also very pleased to say that the arts festival will be directed by Shelagh Magadza, who very recently completed her four-year term as the artistic director of the Perth International Arts Festival. It is very pleasing that she is available to put together the arts festival associated with CHOGM. She has a world-standard reputation. Shelagh filled an excellent role as artistic director of PIAF over the past four years. The fact that she will be involved in this continuing way in Perth over the next eight months or so is a wonderful opportunity for the people of Perth and Western Australia generally. This festival has been made possible through funding of $1 million from the state government and $1.45 million provided through Lotterywest funds. This will be an excellent opportunity for people from Perth and around the state to participate in activities associated with CHOGM. It is one of the wider benefits that will accrue to the state from CHOGM being held in Perth in October.
Several members interjected. Mr T.G. Stephens : I would like to listen to this answer! The SPEAKER : So would I, member for Pilbara. I formally call you to order for the first time, along with the member for Mandurah for the second time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to be held in Perth in late October this year will certainly be a major event for Perth and Western Australia as a whole. It will certainly be the biggest international event to be held in this state at least since the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in 1962. It is a very good opportunity for Perth and Western Australia to be promoted to the rest of the world, particularly to the other countries of the commonwealth. It is also a very good opportunity for residents of Perth and Western Australia to participate in a range of events that will accompany CHOGM. I am very pleased to join the Premier to inform Parliament and the community that an extensive culture and the arts festival will be held over eight days from 23 October to 30 October 2011. The focus of this festival will be on large scale and free events for families—in fact for people from all over Western Australia to enjoy. A diverse range of events will be presented, including a major street theatre event; an Indigenous program comprising several landmark Indigenous art exhibitions and activities, including the annual Indigenous art exhibition; and awards at the Art Gallery of Western Australia. A number of events will have an emphasis on participation by the wider community. They will represent and celebrate Western Australia’s diversity, particularly with communities linked to other commonwealth countries. A film festival will involve free screenings of films made by commonwealth countries, presented on outdoor city screens, and an online short-film project. There will also be a photography project, which will involve a significant exhibition of award-winning photographs in the Perth Cultural Centre and projections of imagery around the city. A world music closing concert will be held on Sunday, 30 October, with some significant events from Australia and the commonwealth, as well as a fireworks event on the Swan River. I made reference to the fact that a number of events will be held at the Perth Cultural Centre over four days, from 26 October to 29 October. This has been made possible in part by the fact that the Perth Cultural Centre has been substantially upgraded over the past couple of years, and further work will be completed in that centre over this year, including the installation of an LED screen—light-emitting diode screen—and a children’s playground. I hope all members agree that the Perth Cultural Centre is now a much more attractive and safer place for the people of this city and state than was the case a couple of years ago. I am also very pleased to say that the arts festival will be directed by Shelagh Magadza, who very recently completed her four-year term as the artistic director of the Perth International Arts Festival. It is very pleasing that she is available to put together the arts festival associated with CHOGM. She has a world-standard reputation. Shelagh filled an excellent role as artistic director of PIAF over the past four years. The fact that she will be involved in this continuing way in Perth over the next eight months or so is a wonderful opportunity for the people of Perth and Western Australia generally. This festival has been made possible through funding of $1 million from the state government and $1.45 million provided through Lotterywest funds. This will be an excellent opportunity for people from Perth and around the state to participate in activities associated with CHOGM. It is one of the wider benefits that will accrue to the state from CHOGM being held in Perth in October.
Mr T.G. Stephens : I would like to listen to this answer! The SPEAKER : So would I, member for Pilbara. I formally call you to order for the first time, along with the member for Mandurah for the second time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to be held in Perth in late October this year will certainly be a major event for Perth and Western Australia as a whole. It will certainly be the biggest international event to be held in this state at least since the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in 1962. It is a very good opportunity for Perth and Western Australia to be promoted to the rest of the world, particularly to the other countries of the commonwealth. It is also a very good opportunity for residents of Perth and Western Australia to participate in a range of events that will accompany CHOGM. I am very pleased to join the Premier to inform Parliament and the community that an extensive culture and the arts festival will be held over eight days from 23 October to 30 October 2011. The focus of this festival will be on large scale and free events for families—in fact for people from all over Western Australia to enjoy. A diverse range of events will be presented, including a major street theatre event; an Indigenous program comprising several landmark Indigenous art exhibitions and activities, including the annual Indigenous art exhibition; and awards at the Art Gallery of Western Australia. A number of events will have an emphasis on participation by the wider community. They will represent and celebrate Western Australia’s diversity, particularly with communities linked to other commonwealth countries. A film festival will involve free screenings of films made by commonwealth countries, presented on outdoor city screens, and an online short-film project. There will also be a photography project, which will involve a significant exhibition of award-winning photographs in the Perth Cultural Centre and projections of imagery around the city. A world music closing concert will be held on Sunday, 30 October, with some significant events from Australia and the commonwealth, as well as a fireworks event on the Swan River. I made reference to the fact that a number of events will be held at the Perth Cultural Centre over four days, from 26 October to 29 October. This has been made possible in part by the fact that the Perth Cultural Centre has been substantially upgraded over the past couple of years, and further work will be completed in that centre over this year, including the installation of an LED screen—light-emitting diode screen—and a children’s playground. I hope all members agree that the Perth Cultural Centre is now a much more attractive and safer place for the people of this city and state than was the case a couple of years ago. I am also very pleased to say that the arts festival will be directed by Shelagh Magadza, who very recently completed her four-year term as the artistic director of the Perth International Arts Festival. It is very pleasing that she is available to put together the arts festival associated with CHOGM. She has a world-standard reputation. Shelagh filled an excellent role as artistic director of PIAF over the past four years. The fact that she will be involved in this continuing way in Perth over the next eight months or so is a wonderful opportunity for the people of Perth and Western Australia generally. This festival has been made possible through funding of $1 million from the state government and $1.45 million provided through Lotterywest funds. This will be an excellent opportunity for people from Perth and around the state to participate in activities associated with CHOGM. It is one of the wider benefits that will accrue to the state from CHOGM being held in Perth in October.
The SPEAKER : So would I, member for Pilbara. I formally call you to order for the first time, along with the member for Mandurah for the second time. Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to be held in Perth in late October this year will certainly be a major event for Perth and Western Australia as a whole. It will certainly be the biggest international event to be held in this state at least since the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in 1962. It is a very good opportunity for Perth and Western Australia to be promoted to the rest of the world, particularly to the other countries of the commonwealth. It is also a very good opportunity for residents of Perth and Western Australia to participate in a range of events that will accompany CHOGM. I am very pleased to join the Premier to inform Parliament and the community that an extensive culture and the arts festival will be held over eight days from 23 October to 30 October 2011. The focus of this festival will be on large scale and free events for families—in fact for people from all over Western Australia to enjoy. A diverse range of events will be presented, including a major street theatre event; an Indigenous program comprising several landmark Indigenous art exhibitions and activities, including the annual Indigenous art exhibition; and awards at the Art Gallery of Western Australia. A number of events will have an emphasis on participation by the wider community. They will represent and celebrate Western Australia’s diversity, particularly with communities linked to other commonwealth countries. A film festival will involve free screenings of films made by commonwealth countries, presented on outdoor city screens, and an online short-film project. There will also be a photography project, which will involve a significant exhibition of award-winning photographs in the Perth Cultural Centre and projections of imagery around the city. A world music closing concert will be held on Sunday, 30 October, with some significant events from Australia and the commonwealth, as well as a fireworks event on the Swan River. I made reference to the fact that a number of events will be held at the Perth Cultural Centre over four days, from 26 October to 29 October. This has been made possible in part by the fact that the Perth Cultural Centre has been substantially upgraded over the past couple of years, and further work will be completed in that centre over this year, including the installation of an LED screen—light-emitting diode screen—and a children’s playground. I hope all members agree that the Perth Cultural Centre is now a much more attractive and safer place for the people of this city and state than was the case a couple of years ago. I am also very pleased to say that the arts festival will be directed by Shelagh Magadza, who very recently completed her four-year term as the artistic director of the Perth International Arts Festival. It is very pleasing that she is available to put together the arts festival associated with CHOGM. She has a world-standard reputation. Shelagh filled an excellent role as artistic director of PIAF over the past four years. The fact that she will be involved in this continuing way in Perth over the next eight months or so is a wonderful opportunity for the people of Perth and Western Australia generally. This festival has been made possible through funding of $1 million from the state government and $1.45 million provided through Lotterywest funds. This will be an excellent opportunity for people from Perth and around the state to participate in activities associated with CHOGM. It is one of the wider benefits that will accrue to the state from CHOGM being held in Perth in October.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to be held in Perth in late October this year will certainly be a major event for Perth and Western Australia as a whole. It will certainly be the biggest international event to be held in this state at least since the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in 1962. It is a very good opportunity for Perth and Western Australia to be promoted to the rest of the world, particularly to the other countries of the commonwealth. It is also a very good opportunity for residents of Perth and Western Australia to participate in a range of events that will accompany CHOGM. I am very pleased to join the Premier to inform Parliament and the community that an extensive culture and the arts festival will be held over eight days from 23 October to 30 October 2011. The focus of this festival will be on large scale and free events for families—in fact for people from all over Western Australia to enjoy. A diverse range of events will be presented, including a major street theatre event; an Indigenous program comprising several landmark Indigenous art exhibitions and activities, including the annual Indigenous art exhibition; and awards at the Art Gallery of Western Australia. A number of events will have an emphasis on participation by the wider community. They will represent and celebrate Western Australia’s diversity, particularly with communities linked to other commonwealth countries. A film festival will involve free screenings of films made by commonwealth countries, presented on outdoor city screens, and an online short-film project. There will also be a photography project, which will involve a significant exhibition of award-winning photographs in the Perth Cultural Centre and projections of imagery around the city. A world music closing concert will be held on Sunday, 30 October, with some significant events from Australia and the commonwealth, as well as a fireworks event on the Swan River. I made reference to the fact that a number of events will be held at the Perth Cultural Centre over four days, from 26 October to 29 October. This has been made possible in part by the fact that the Perth Cultural Centre has been substantially upgraded over the past couple of years, and further work will be completed in that centre over this year, including the installation of an LED screen—light-emitting diode screen—and a children’s playground. I hope all members agree that the Perth Cultural Centre is now a much more attractive and safer place for the people of this city and state than was the case a couple of years ago. I am also very pleased to say that the arts festival will be directed by Shelagh Magadza, who very recently completed her four-year term as the artistic director of the Perth International Arts Festival. It is very pleasing that she is available to put together the arts festival associated with CHOGM. She has a world-standard reputation. Shelagh filled an excellent role as artistic director of PIAF over the past four years. The fact that she will be involved in this continuing way in Perth over the next eight months or so is a wonderful opportunity for the people of Perth and Western Australia generally. This festival has been made possible through funding of $1 million from the state government and $1.45 million provided through Lotterywest funds. This will be an excellent opportunity for people from Perth and around the state to participate in activities associated with CHOGM. It is one of the wider benefits that will accrue to the state from CHOGM being held in Perth in October.
A number of events will have an emphasis on participation by the wider community. They will represent and celebrate Western Australia’s diversity, particularly with communities linked to other commonwealth countries. A film festival will involve free screenings of films made by commonwealth countries, presented on outdoor city screens, and an online short-film project. There will also be a photography project, which will involve a significant exhibition of award-winning photographs in the Perth Cultural Centre and projections of imagery around the city. A world music closing concert will be held on Sunday, 30 October, with some significant events from Australia and the commonwealth, as well as a fireworks event on the Swan River. I made reference to the fact that a number of events will be held at the Perth Cultural Centre over four days, from 26 October to 29 October. This has been made possible in part by the fact that the Perth Cultural Centre has been substantially upgraded over the past couple of years, and further work will be completed in that centre over this year, including the installation of an LED screen—light-emitting diode screen—and a children’s playground. I hope all members agree that the Perth Cultural Centre is now a much more attractive and safer place for the people of this city and state than was the case a couple of years ago. I am also very pleased to say that the arts festival will be directed by Shelagh Magadza, who very recently completed her four-year term as the artistic director of the Perth International Arts Festival. It is very pleasing that she is available to put together the arts festival associated with CHOGM. She has a world-standard reputation. Shelagh filled an excellent role as artistic director of PIAF over the past four years. The fact that she will be involved in this continuing way in Perth over the next eight months or so is a wonderful opportunity for the people of Perth and Western Australia generally. This festival has been made possible through funding of $1 million from the state government and $1.45 million provided through Lotterywest funds. This will be an excellent opportunity for people from Perth and around the state to participate in activities associated with CHOGM. It is one of the wider benefits that will accrue to the state from CHOGM being held in Perth in October.
I made reference to the fact that a number of events will be held at the Perth Cultural Centre over four days, from 26 October to 29 October. This has been made possible in part by the fact that the Perth Cultural Centre has been substantially upgraded over the past couple of years, and further work will be completed in that centre over this year, including the installation of an LED screen—light-emitting diode screen—and a children’s playground. I hope all members agree that the Perth Cultural Centre is now a much more attractive and safer place for the people of this city and state than was the case a couple of years ago. I am also very pleased to say that the arts festival will be directed by Shelagh Magadza, who very recently completed her four-year term as the artistic director of the Perth International Arts Festival. It is very pleasing that she is available to put together the arts festival associated with CHOGM. She has a world-standard reputation. Shelagh filled an excellent role as artistic director of PIAF over the past four years. The fact that she will be involved in this continuing way in Perth over the next eight months or so is a wonderful opportunity for the people of Perth and Western Australia generally. This festival has been made possible through funding of $1 million from the state government and $1.45 million provided through Lotterywest funds. This will be an excellent opportunity for people from Perth and around the state to participate in activities associated with CHOGM. It is one of the wider benefits that will accrue to the state from CHOGM being held in Perth in October.
This festival has been made possible through funding of $1 million from the state government and $1.45 million provided through Lotterywest funds. This will be an excellent opportunity for people from Perth and around the state to participate in activities associated with CHOGM. It is one of the wider benefits that will accrue to the state from CHOGM being held in Perth in October.
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