❓ Mr Buswell questions the cost and justification of public servants attending an ACTU rally with pay. Premier Gallop defends the decision, linking it to protecting WA's industrial relations powers from Commonwealth overreach and advocating for fairness for working families.
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I refer to the Australian Council of Trade Unions’ rally to be held next Thursday. (1) What will be the cost to taxpayers of allowing state government public servants and other government officers, including schoolteachers, to attend the Australian Council of Trade Unions’ rally and march next Thursday while receiving full pay? (2) How does the Premier justify this decision to the taxpayers of Western Australia? (3) Why have the Premier and his ministers directed government departments to promote the Melbourne-based Australian Council of Trade Unions’ industrial agenda and further directed senior officers to write and encourage state government employees to attend this political rally? Dr G.I. GALLOP
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(1)-(3) The Premier of Western Australia has a number of responsibilities. One of those responsibilities is to promote and develop good policies for the people of the State. The Premier is accountable for those policies at election time. Secondly, and very importantly, the Premier of Western Australia is the custodian of the state’s inherited traditions and institutions. One of those is this Parliament. Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Vasse to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth government intends to introduce legislation that will take away from this Parliament its responsibility to pass laws - Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the member for Leschenault for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth intends to introduce a bill into the federal Parliament that will override the ability of the state Parliament to pass laws governing the way the labour market works in this state and to regulate it in the interests of the people of Western Australia. This issue goes to the heart of Australia’s federal system. I remind the member for Vasse that on 26 May 2005 this Parliament passed the following amendment to the Address-in-Reply motion, without any dissent - and inform Your Excellency that the Legislative Assembly opposes any attempt by the commonwealth government to undermine and diminish the state’s right to govern, including the overriding of Western Australian industrial relations laws I know that when I speak at the rally next week I will be speaking on behalf of the Parliament of Western Australia, the people of Western Australia and the traditions of Western Australia. I will not stand by and allow the commonwealth government to override Western Australia’s legislation, which supports and protects working people and families in this state. When my government was elected in 2001, I stood on a platform to reform Western Australia’s industrial relations laws so that one word would be brought back into the currency of this state - “fairness”. I introduced those laws, and I went to an election again in 2005. I won that election again. I think I can stand in this Parliament, and attend the rally next week, and speak on behalf of the democratic rights of the people of Western Australia. That is what I intend to do. It is not just a case of the Parliament and its role in our system; it is what it means for individuals and families throughout this state. I remind the Parliament of the results of a study published recently by 17 of Australia’s leading academic researchers, led by the eminent professor from the University of Sydney, Professor Ron McCallum. He is eminent in not only law, but also industrial relations. This is what the academics said - The Government’s proposals will: · Undermine people’s rights at work · Deliver a flexibility that in most cases is one way, favouring employers · Do - at best - nothing to address work-family issues · Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society. The commonwealth government’s legislation is not based on economic theory or economic evidence, but on ideological prejudice. I will stand up for working families in Western Australia, and I will make sure that the government of Western Australia stands up for working families in Western Australia. It is reasonable, so long as the normal operations of the public service throughout Western Australia is not disrupted, which they will not be, that public servants have reasonable time off to attend a rally that will predominantly occur during their lunch hours. An opposition member: That is a long lunch hour. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Talk about long lunches! The Liberal Party of Western Australia is the world champion of long lunches! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
(1) What will be the cost to taxpayers of allowing state government public servants and other government officers, including schoolteachers, to attend the Australian Council of Trade Unions’ rally and march next Thursday while receiving full pay? (2) How does the Premier justify this decision to the taxpayers of Western Australia? (3) Why have the Premier and his ministers directed government departments to promote the Melbourne-based Australian Council of Trade Unions’ industrial agenda and further directed senior officers to write and encourage state government employees to attend this political rally? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) The Premier of Western Australia has a number of responsibilities. One of those responsibilities is to promote and develop good policies for the people of the State. The Premier is accountable for those policies at election time. Secondly, and very importantly, the Premier of Western Australia is the custodian of the state’s inherited traditions and institutions. One of those is this Parliament. Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Vasse to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth government intends to introduce legislation that will take away from this Parliament its responsibility to pass laws - Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the member for Leschenault for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth intends to introduce a bill into the federal Parliament that will override the ability of the state Parliament to pass laws governing the way the labour market works in this state and to regulate it in the interests of the people of Western Australia. This issue goes to the heart of Australia’s federal system. I remind the member for Vasse that on 26 May 2005 this Parliament passed the following amendment to the Address-in-Reply motion, without any dissent - and inform Your Excellency that the Legislative Assembly opposes any attempt by the commonwealth government to undermine and diminish the state’s right to govern, including the overriding of Western Australian industrial relations laws I know that when I speak at the rally next week I will be speaking on behalf of the Parliament of Western Australia, the people of Western Australia and the traditions of Western Australia. I will not stand by and allow the commonwealth government to override Western Australia’s legislation, which supports and protects working people and families in this state. When my government was elected in 2001, I stood on a platform to reform Western Australia’s industrial relations laws so that one word would be brought back into the currency of this state - “fairness”. I introduced those laws, and I went to an election again in 2005. I won that election again. I think I can stand in this Parliament, and attend the rally next week, and speak on behalf of the democratic rights of the people of Western Australia. That is what I intend to do. It is not just a case of the Parliament and its role in our system; it is what it means for individuals and families throughout this state. I remind the Parliament of the results of a study published recently by 17 of Australia’s leading academic researchers, led by the eminent professor from the University of Sydney, Professor Ron McCallum. He is eminent in not only law, but also industrial relations. This is what the academics said - The Government’s proposals will: · Undermine people’s rights at work · Deliver a flexibility that in most cases is one way, favouring employers · Do - at best - nothing to address work-family issues · Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society. The commonwealth government’s legislation is not based on economic theory or economic evidence, but on ideological prejudice. I will stand up for working families in Western Australia, and I will make sure that the government of Western Australia stands up for working families in Western Australia. It is reasonable, so long as the normal operations of the public service throughout Western Australia is not disrupted, which they will not be, that public servants have reasonable time off to attend a rally that will predominantly occur during their lunch hours. An opposition member: That is a long lunch hour. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Talk about long lunches! The Liberal Party of Western Australia is the world champion of long lunches! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
(2) How does the Premier justify this decision to the taxpayers of Western Australia? (3) Why have the Premier and his ministers directed government departments to promote the Melbourne-based Australian Council of Trade Unions’ industrial agenda and further directed senior officers to write and encourage state government employees to attend this political rally? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) The Premier of Western Australia has a number of responsibilities. One of those responsibilities is to promote and develop good policies for the people of the State. The Premier is accountable for those policies at election time. Secondly, and very importantly, the Premier of Western Australia is the custodian of the state’s inherited traditions and institutions. One of those is this Parliament. Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Vasse to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth government intends to introduce legislation that will take away from this Parliament its responsibility to pass laws - Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the member for Leschenault for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth intends to introduce a bill into the federal Parliament that will override the ability of the state Parliament to pass laws governing the way the labour market works in this state and to regulate it in the interests of the people of Western Australia. This issue goes to the heart of Australia’s federal system. I remind the member for Vasse that on 26 May 2005 this Parliament passed the following amendment to the Address-in-Reply motion, without any dissent - and inform Your Excellency that the Legislative Assembly opposes any attempt by the commonwealth government to undermine and diminish the state’s right to govern, including the overriding of Western Australian industrial relations laws I know that when I speak at the rally next week I will be speaking on behalf of the Parliament of Western Australia, the people of Western Australia and the traditions of Western Australia. I will not stand by and allow the commonwealth government to override Western Australia’s legislation, which supports and protects working people and families in this state. When my government was elected in 2001, I stood on a platform to reform Western Australia’s industrial relations laws so that one word would be brought back into the currency of this state - “fairness”. I introduced those laws, and I went to an election again in 2005. I won that election again. I think I can stand in this Parliament, and attend the rally next week, and speak on behalf of the democratic rights of the people of Western Australia. That is what I intend to do. It is not just a case of the Parliament and its role in our system; it is what it means for individuals and families throughout this state. I remind the Parliament of the results of a study published recently by 17 of Australia’s leading academic researchers, led by the eminent professor from the University of Sydney, Professor Ron McCallum. He is eminent in not only law, but also industrial relations. This is what the academics said - The Government’s proposals will: · Undermine people’s rights at work · Deliver a flexibility that in most cases is one way, favouring employers · Do - at best - nothing to address work-family issues · Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society. The commonwealth government’s legislation is not based on economic theory or economic evidence, but on ideological prejudice. I will stand up for working families in Western Australia, and I will make sure that the government of Western Australia stands up for working families in Western Australia. It is reasonable, so long as the normal operations of the public service throughout Western Australia is not disrupted, which they will not be, that public servants have reasonable time off to attend a rally that will predominantly occur during their lunch hours. An opposition member: That is a long lunch hour. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Talk about long lunches! The Liberal Party of Western Australia is the world champion of long lunches! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
(3) Why have the Premier and his ministers directed government departments to promote the Melbourne-based Australian Council of Trade Unions’ industrial agenda and further directed senior officers to write and encourage state government employees to attend this political rally? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) The Premier of Western Australia has a number of responsibilities. One of those responsibilities is to promote and develop good policies for the people of the State. The Premier is accountable for those policies at election time. Secondly, and very importantly, the Premier of Western Australia is the custodian of the state’s inherited traditions and institutions. One of those is this Parliament. Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Vasse to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth government intends to introduce legislation that will take away from this Parliament its responsibility to pass laws - Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the member for Leschenault for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth intends to introduce a bill into the federal Parliament that will override the ability of the state Parliament to pass laws governing the way the labour market works in this state and to regulate it in the interests of the people of Western Australia. This issue goes to the heart of Australia’s federal system. I remind the member for Vasse that on 26 May 2005 this Parliament passed the following amendment to the Address-in-Reply motion, without any dissent - and inform Your Excellency that the Legislative Assembly opposes any attempt by the commonwealth government to undermine and diminish the state’s right to govern, including the overriding of Western Australian industrial relations laws I know that when I speak at the rally next week I will be speaking on behalf of the Parliament of Western Australia, the people of Western Australia and the traditions of Western Australia. I will not stand by and allow the commonwealth government to override Western Australia’s legislation, which supports and protects working people and families in this state. When my government was elected in 2001, I stood on a platform to reform Western Australia’s industrial relations laws so that one word would be brought back into the currency of this state - “fairness”. I introduced those laws, and I went to an election again in 2005. I won that election again. I think I can stand in this Parliament, and attend the rally next week, and speak on behalf of the democratic rights of the people of Western Australia. That is what I intend to do. It is not just a case of the Parliament and its role in our system; it is what it means for individuals and families throughout this state. I remind the Parliament of the results of a study published recently by 17 of Australia’s leading academic researchers, led by the eminent professor from the University of Sydney, Professor Ron McCallum. He is eminent in not only law, but also industrial relations. This is what the academics said - The Government’s proposals will: · Undermine people’s rights at work · Deliver a flexibility that in most cases is one way, favouring employers · Do - at best - nothing to address work-family issues · Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society. The commonwealth government’s legislation is not based on economic theory or economic evidence, but on ideological prejudice. I will stand up for working families in Western Australia, and I will make sure that the government of Western Australia stands up for working families in Western Australia. It is reasonable, so long as the normal operations of the public service throughout Western Australia is not disrupted, which they will not be, that public servants have reasonable time off to attend a rally that will predominantly occur during their lunch hours. An opposition member: That is a long lunch hour. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Talk about long lunches! The Liberal Party of Western Australia is the world champion of long lunches! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) The Premier of Western Australia has a number of responsibilities. One of those responsibilities is to promote and develop good policies for the people of the State. The Premier is accountable for those policies at election time. Secondly, and very importantly, the Premier of Western Australia is the custodian of the state’s inherited traditions and institutions. One of those is this Parliament. Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Vasse to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth government intends to introduce legislation that will take away from this Parliament its responsibility to pass laws - Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the member for Leschenault for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth intends to introduce a bill into the federal Parliament that will override the ability of the state Parliament to pass laws governing the way the labour market works in this state and to regulate it in the interests of the people of Western Australia. This issue goes to the heart of Australia’s federal system. I remind the member for Vasse that on 26 May 2005 this Parliament passed the following amendment to the Address-in-Reply motion, without any dissent - and inform Your Excellency that the Legislative Assembly opposes any attempt by the commonwealth government to undermine and diminish the state’s right to govern, including the overriding of Western Australian industrial relations laws I know that when I speak at the rally next week I will be speaking on behalf of the Parliament of Western Australia, the people of Western Australia and the traditions of Western Australia. I will not stand by and allow the commonwealth government to override Western Australia’s legislation, which supports and protects working people and families in this state. When my government was elected in 2001, I stood on a platform to reform Western Australia’s industrial relations laws so that one word would be brought back into the currency of this state - “fairness”. I introduced those laws, and I went to an election again in 2005. I won that election again. I think I can stand in this Parliament, and attend the rally next week, and speak on behalf of the democratic rights of the people of Western Australia. That is what I intend to do. It is not just a case of the Parliament and its role in our system; it is what it means for individuals and families throughout this state. I remind the Parliament of the results of a study published recently by 17 of Australia’s leading academic researchers, led by the eminent professor from the University of Sydney, Professor Ron McCallum. He is eminent in not only law, but also industrial relations. This is what the academics said - The Government’s proposals will: · Undermine people’s rights at work · Deliver a flexibility that in most cases is one way, favouring employers · Do - at best - nothing to address work-family issues · Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society. The commonwealth government’s legislation is not based on economic theory or economic evidence, but on ideological prejudice. I will stand up for working families in Western Australia, and I will make sure that the government of Western Australia stands up for working families in Western Australia. It is reasonable, so long as the normal operations of the public service throughout Western Australia is not disrupted, which they will not be, that public servants have reasonable time off to attend a rally that will predominantly occur during their lunch hours. An opposition member: That is a long lunch hour. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Talk about long lunches! The Liberal Party of Western Australia is the world champion of long lunches! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
(1)-(3) The Premier of Western Australia has a number of responsibilities. One of those responsibilities is to promote and develop good policies for the people of the State. The Premier is accountable for those policies at election time. Secondly, and very importantly, the Premier of Western Australia is the custodian of the state’s inherited traditions and institutions. One of those is this Parliament. Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Vasse to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth government intends to introduce legislation that will take away from this Parliament its responsibility to pass laws - Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the member for Leschenault for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth intends to introduce a bill into the federal Parliament that will override the ability of the state Parliament to pass laws governing the way the labour market works in this state and to regulate it in the interests of the people of Western Australia. This issue goes to the heart of Australia’s federal system. I remind the member for Vasse that on 26 May 2005 this Parliament passed the following amendment to the Address-in-Reply motion, without any dissent - and inform Your Excellency that the Legislative Assembly opposes any attempt by the commonwealth government to undermine and diminish the state’s right to govern, including the overriding of Western Australian industrial relations laws I know that when I speak at the rally next week I will be speaking on behalf of the Parliament of Western Australia, the people of Western Australia and the traditions of Western Australia. I will not stand by and allow the commonwealth government to override Western Australia’s legislation, which supports and protects working people and families in this state. When my government was elected in 2001, I stood on a platform to reform Western Australia’s industrial relations laws so that one word would be brought back into the currency of this state - “fairness”. I introduced those laws, and I went to an election again in 2005. I won that election again. I think I can stand in this Parliament, and attend the rally next week, and speak on behalf of the democratic rights of the people of Western Australia. That is what I intend to do. It is not just a case of the Parliament and its role in our system; it is what it means for individuals and families throughout this state. I remind the Parliament of the results of a study published recently by 17 of Australia’s leading academic researchers, led by the eminent professor from the University of Sydney, Professor Ron McCallum. He is eminent in not only law, but also industrial relations. This is what the academics said - The Government’s proposals will: · Undermine people’s rights at work · Deliver a flexibility that in most cases is one way, favouring employers · Do - at best - nothing to address work-family issues · Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society. The commonwealth government’s legislation is not based on economic theory or economic evidence, but on ideological prejudice. I will stand up for working families in Western Australia, and I will make sure that the government of Western Australia stands up for working families in Western Australia. It is reasonable, so long as the normal operations of the public service throughout Western Australia is not disrupted, which they will not be, that public servants have reasonable time off to attend a rally that will predominantly occur during their lunch hours. An opposition member: That is a long lunch hour. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Talk about long lunches! The Liberal Party of Western Australia is the world champion of long lunches! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Vasse to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth government intends to introduce legislation that will take away from this Parliament its responsibility to pass laws - Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the member for Leschenault for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth intends to introduce a bill into the federal Parliament that will override the ability of the state Parliament to pass laws governing the way the labour market works in this state and to regulate it in the interests of the people of Western Australia. This issue goes to the heart of Australia’s federal system. I remind the member for Vasse that on 26 May 2005 this Parliament passed the following amendment to the Address-in-Reply motion, without any dissent - and inform Your Excellency that the Legislative Assembly opposes any attempt by the commonwealth government to undermine and diminish the state’s right to govern, including the overriding of Western Australian industrial relations laws I know that when I speak at the rally next week I will be speaking on behalf of the Parliament of Western Australia, the people of Western Australia and the traditions of Western Australia. I will not stand by and allow the commonwealth government to override Western Australia’s legislation, which supports and protects working people and families in this state. When my government was elected in 2001, I stood on a platform to reform Western Australia’s industrial relations laws so that one word would be brought back into the currency of this state - “fairness”. I introduced those laws, and I went to an election again in 2005. I won that election again. I think I can stand in this Parliament, and attend the rally next week, and speak on behalf of the democratic rights of the people of Western Australia. That is what I intend to do. It is not just a case of the Parliament and its role in our system; it is what it means for individuals and families throughout this state. I remind the Parliament of the results of a study published recently by 17 of Australia’s leading academic researchers, led by the eminent professor from the University of Sydney, Professor Ron McCallum. He is eminent in not only law, but also industrial relations. This is what the academics said - The Government’s proposals will: · Undermine people’s rights at work · Deliver a flexibility that in most cases is one way, favouring employers · Do - at best - nothing to address work-family issues · Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society. The commonwealth government’s legislation is not based on economic theory or economic evidence, but on ideological prejudice. I will stand up for working families in Western Australia, and I will make sure that the government of Western Australia stands up for working families in Western Australia. It is reasonable, so long as the normal operations of the public service throughout Western Australia is not disrupted, which they will not be, that public servants have reasonable time off to attend a rally that will predominantly occur during their lunch hours. An opposition member: That is a long lunch hour. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Talk about long lunches! The Liberal Party of Western Australia is the world champion of long lunches! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
The SPEAKER : I call the member for Vasse to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth government intends to introduce legislation that will take away from this Parliament its responsibility to pass laws - Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the member for Leschenault for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth intends to introduce a bill into the federal Parliament that will override the ability of the state Parliament to pass laws governing the way the labour market works in this state and to regulate it in the interests of the people of Western Australia. This issue goes to the heart of Australia’s federal system. I remind the member for Vasse that on 26 May 2005 this Parliament passed the following amendment to the Address-in-Reply motion, without any dissent - and inform Your Excellency that the Legislative Assembly opposes any attempt by the commonwealth government to undermine and diminish the state’s right to govern, including the overriding of Western Australian industrial relations laws I know that when I speak at the rally next week I will be speaking on behalf of the Parliament of Western Australia, the people of Western Australia and the traditions of Western Australia. I will not stand by and allow the commonwealth government to override Western Australia’s legislation, which supports and protects working people and families in this state. When my government was elected in 2001, I stood on a platform to reform Western Australia’s industrial relations laws so that one word would be brought back into the currency of this state - “fairness”. I introduced those laws, and I went to an election again in 2005. I won that election again. I think I can stand in this Parliament, and attend the rally next week, and speak on behalf of the democratic rights of the people of Western Australia. That is what I intend to do. It is not just a case of the Parliament and its role in our system; it is what it means for individuals and families throughout this state. I remind the Parliament of the results of a study published recently by 17 of Australia’s leading academic researchers, led by the eminent professor from the University of Sydney, Professor Ron McCallum. He is eminent in not only law, but also industrial relations. This is what the academics said - The Government’s proposals will: · Undermine people’s rights at work · Deliver a flexibility that in most cases is one way, favouring employers · Do - at best - nothing to address work-family issues · Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society. The commonwealth government’s legislation is not based on economic theory or economic evidence, but on ideological prejudice. I will stand up for working families in Western Australia, and I will make sure that the government of Western Australia stands up for working families in Western Australia. It is reasonable, so long as the normal operations of the public service throughout Western Australia is not disrupted, which they will not be, that public servants have reasonable time off to attend a rally that will predominantly occur during their lunch hours. An opposition member: That is a long lunch hour. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Talk about long lunches! The Liberal Party of Western Australia is the world champion of long lunches! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth government intends to introduce legislation that will take away from this Parliament its responsibility to pass laws - Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the member for Leschenault for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth intends to introduce a bill into the federal Parliament that will override the ability of the state Parliament to pass laws governing the way the labour market works in this state and to regulate it in the interests of the people of Western Australia. This issue goes to the heart of Australia’s federal system. I remind the member for Vasse that on 26 May 2005 this Parliament passed the following amendment to the Address-in-Reply motion, without any dissent - and inform Your Excellency that the Legislative Assembly opposes any attempt by the commonwealth government to undermine and diminish the state’s right to govern, including the overriding of Western Australian industrial relations laws I know that when I speak at the rally next week I will be speaking on behalf of the Parliament of Western Australia, the people of Western Australia and the traditions of Western Australia. I will not stand by and allow the commonwealth government to override Western Australia’s legislation, which supports and protects working people and families in this state. When my government was elected in 2001, I stood on a platform to reform Western Australia’s industrial relations laws so that one word would be brought back into the currency of this state - “fairness”. I introduced those laws, and I went to an election again in 2005. I won that election again. I think I can stand in this Parliament, and attend the rally next week, and speak on behalf of the democratic rights of the people of Western Australia. That is what I intend to do. It is not just a case of the Parliament and its role in our system; it is what it means for individuals and families throughout this state. I remind the Parliament of the results of a study published recently by 17 of Australia’s leading academic researchers, led by the eminent professor from the University of Sydney, Professor Ron McCallum. He is eminent in not only law, but also industrial relations. This is what the academics said - The Government’s proposals will: · Undermine people’s rights at work · Deliver a flexibility that in most cases is one way, favouring employers · Do - at best - nothing to address work-family issues · Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society. The commonwealth government’s legislation is not based on economic theory or economic evidence, but on ideological prejudice. I will stand up for working families in Western Australia, and I will make sure that the government of Western Australia stands up for working families in Western Australia. It is reasonable, so long as the normal operations of the public service throughout Western Australia is not disrupted, which they will not be, that public servants have reasonable time off to attend a rally that will predominantly occur during their lunch hours. An opposition member: That is a long lunch hour. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Talk about long lunches! The Liberal Party of Western Australia is the world champion of long lunches! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the member for Leschenault for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth intends to introduce a bill into the federal Parliament that will override the ability of the state Parliament to pass laws governing the way the labour market works in this state and to regulate it in the interests of the people of Western Australia. This issue goes to the heart of Australia’s federal system. I remind the member for Vasse that on 26 May 2005 this Parliament passed the following amendment to the Address-in-Reply motion, without any dissent - and inform Your Excellency that the Legislative Assembly opposes any attempt by the commonwealth government to undermine and diminish the state’s right to govern, including the overriding of Western Australian industrial relations laws I know that when I speak at the rally next week I will be speaking on behalf of the Parliament of Western Australia, the people of Western Australia and the traditions of Western Australia. I will not stand by and allow the commonwealth government to override Western Australia’s legislation, which supports and protects working people and families in this state. When my government was elected in 2001, I stood on a platform to reform Western Australia’s industrial relations laws so that one word would be brought back into the currency of this state - “fairness”. I introduced those laws, and I went to an election again in 2005. I won that election again. I think I can stand in this Parliament, and attend the rally next week, and speak on behalf of the democratic rights of the people of Western Australia. That is what I intend to do. It is not just a case of the Parliament and its role in our system; it is what it means for individuals and families throughout this state. I remind the Parliament of the results of a study published recently by 17 of Australia’s leading academic researchers, led by the eminent professor from the University of Sydney, Professor Ron McCallum. He is eminent in not only law, but also industrial relations. This is what the academics said - The Government’s proposals will: · Undermine people’s rights at work · Deliver a flexibility that in most cases is one way, favouring employers · Do - at best - nothing to address work-family issues · Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society. The commonwealth government’s legislation is not based on economic theory or economic evidence, but on ideological prejudice. I will stand up for working families in Western Australia, and I will make sure that the government of Western Australia stands up for working families in Western Australia. It is reasonable, so long as the normal operations of the public service throughout Western Australia is not disrupted, which they will not be, that public servants have reasonable time off to attend a rally that will predominantly occur during their lunch hours. An opposition member: That is a long lunch hour. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Talk about long lunches! The Liberal Party of Western Australia is the world champion of long lunches! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
The SPEAKER : I call to order the member for Leschenault for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth intends to introduce a bill into the federal Parliament that will override the ability of the state Parliament to pass laws governing the way the labour market works in this state and to regulate it in the interests of the people of Western Australia. This issue goes to the heart of Australia’s federal system. I remind the member for Vasse that on 26 May 2005 this Parliament passed the following amendment to the Address-in-Reply motion, without any dissent - and inform Your Excellency that the Legislative Assembly opposes any attempt by the commonwealth government to undermine and diminish the state’s right to govern, including the overriding of Western Australian industrial relations laws I know that when I speak at the rally next week I will be speaking on behalf of the Parliament of Western Australia, the people of Western Australia and the traditions of Western Australia. I will not stand by and allow the commonwealth government to override Western Australia’s legislation, which supports and protects working people and families in this state. When my government was elected in 2001, I stood on a platform to reform Western Australia’s industrial relations laws so that one word would be brought back into the currency of this state - “fairness”. I introduced those laws, and I went to an election again in 2005. I won that election again. I think I can stand in this Parliament, and attend the rally next week, and speak on behalf of the democratic rights of the people of Western Australia. That is what I intend to do. It is not just a case of the Parliament and its role in our system; it is what it means for individuals and families throughout this state. I remind the Parliament of the results of a study published recently by 17 of Australia’s leading academic researchers, led by the eminent professor from the University of Sydney, Professor Ron McCallum. He is eminent in not only law, but also industrial relations. This is what the academics said - The Government’s proposals will: · Undermine people’s rights at work · Deliver a flexibility that in most cases is one way, favouring employers · Do - at best - nothing to address work-family issues · Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society. The commonwealth government’s legislation is not based on economic theory or economic evidence, but on ideological prejudice. I will stand up for working families in Western Australia, and I will make sure that the government of Western Australia stands up for working families in Western Australia. It is reasonable, so long as the normal operations of the public service throughout Western Australia is not disrupted, which they will not be, that public servants have reasonable time off to attend a rally that will predominantly occur during their lunch hours. An opposition member: That is a long lunch hour. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Talk about long lunches! The Liberal Party of Western Australia is the world champion of long lunches! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth intends to introduce a bill into the federal Parliament that will override the ability of the state Parliament to pass laws governing the way the labour market works in this state and to regulate it in the interests of the people of Western Australia. This issue goes to the heart of Australia’s federal system. I remind the member for Vasse that on 26 May 2005 this Parliament passed the following amendment to the Address-in-Reply motion, without any dissent - and inform Your Excellency that the Legislative Assembly opposes any attempt by the commonwealth government to undermine and diminish the state’s right to govern, including the overriding of Western Australian industrial relations laws I know that when I speak at the rally next week I will be speaking on behalf of the Parliament of Western Australia, the people of Western Australia and the traditions of Western Australia. I will not stand by and allow the commonwealth government to override Western Australia’s legislation, which supports and protects working people and families in this state. When my government was elected in 2001, I stood on a platform to reform Western Australia’s industrial relations laws so that one word would be brought back into the currency of this state - “fairness”. I introduced those laws, and I went to an election again in 2005. I won that election again. I think I can stand in this Parliament, and attend the rally next week, and speak on behalf of the democratic rights of the people of Western Australia. That is what I intend to do. It is not just a case of the Parliament and its role in our system; it is what it means for individuals and families throughout this state. I remind the Parliament of the results of a study published recently by 17 of Australia’s leading academic researchers, led by the eminent professor from the University of Sydney, Professor Ron McCallum. He is eminent in not only law, but also industrial relations. This is what the academics said - The Government’s proposals will: · Undermine people’s rights at work · Deliver a flexibility that in most cases is one way, favouring employers · Do - at best - nothing to address work-family issues · Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society. The commonwealth government’s legislation is not based on economic theory or economic evidence, but on ideological prejudice. I will stand up for working families in Western Australia, and I will make sure that the government of Western Australia stands up for working families in Western Australia. It is reasonable, so long as the normal operations of the public service throughout Western Australia is not disrupted, which they will not be, that public servants have reasonable time off to attend a rally that will predominantly occur during their lunch hours. An opposition member: That is a long lunch hour. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Talk about long lunches! The Liberal Party of Western Australia is the world champion of long lunches! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
It is not just a case of the Parliament and its role in our system; it is what it means for individuals and families throughout this state. I remind the Parliament of the results of a study published recently by 17 of Australia’s leading academic researchers, led by the eminent professor from the University of Sydney, Professor Ron McCallum. He is eminent in not only law, but also industrial relations. This is what the academics said - The Government’s proposals will: · Undermine people’s rights at work · Deliver a flexibility that in most cases is one way, favouring employers · Do - at best - nothing to address work-family issues · Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society. The commonwealth government’s legislation is not based on economic theory or economic evidence, but on ideological prejudice. I will stand up for working families in Western Australia, and I will make sure that the government of Western Australia stands up for working families in Western Australia. It is reasonable, so long as the normal operations of the public service throughout Western Australia is not disrupted, which they will not be, that public servants have reasonable time off to attend a rally that will predominantly occur during their lunch hours. An opposition member: That is a long lunch hour. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Talk about long lunches! The Liberal Party of Western Australia is the world champion of long lunches! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
· Undermine people’s rights at work · Deliver a flexibility that in most cases is one way, favouring employers · Do - at best - nothing to address work-family issues · Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society.
· Deliver a flexibility that in most cases is one way, favouring employers · Do - at best - nothing to address work-family issues · Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society.
· Do - at best - nothing to address work-family issues · Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society.
· Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society.
· Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society.
It is reasonable, so long as the normal operations of the public service throughout Western Australia is not disrupted, which they will not be, that public servants have reasonable time off to attend a rally that will predominantly occur during their lunch hours. An opposition member: That is a long lunch hour. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Talk about long lunches! The Liberal Party of Western Australia is the world champion of long lunches! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
An opposition member: That is a long lunch hour. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Talk about long lunches! The Liberal Party of Western Australia is the world champion of long lunches! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : Talk about long lunches! The Liberal Party of Western Australia is the world champion of long lunches! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
(1) What will be the cost to taxpayers of allowing state government public servants and other government officers, including schoolteachers, to attend the Australian Council of Trade Unions’ rally and march next Thursday while receiving full pay? (2) How does the Premier justify this decision to the taxpayers of Western Australia? (3) Why have the Premier and his ministers directed government departments to promote the Melbourne-based Australian Council of Trade Unions’ industrial agenda and further directed senior officers to write and encourage state government employees to attend this political rally? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) The Premier of Western Australia has a number of responsibilities. One of those responsibilities is to promote and develop good policies for the people of the State. The Premier is accountable for those policies at election time. Secondly, and very importantly, the Premier of Western Australia is the custodian of the state’s inherited traditions and institutions. One of those is this Parliament. Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Vasse to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth government intends to introduce legislation that will take away from this Parliament its responsibility to pass laws - Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the member for Leschenault for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth intends to introduce a bill into the federal Parliament that will override the ability of the state Parliament to pass laws governing the way the labour market works in this state and to regulate it in the interests of the people of Western Australia. This issue goes to the heart of Australia’s federal system. I remind the member for Vasse that on 26 May 2005 this Parliament passed the following amendment to the Address-in-Reply motion, without any dissent - and inform Your Excellency that the Legislative Assembly opposes any attempt by the commonwealth government to undermine and diminish the state’s right to govern, including the overriding of Western Australian industrial relations laws I know that when I speak at the rally next week I will be speaking on behalf of the Parliament of Western Australia, the people of Western Australia and the traditions of Western Australia. I will not stand by and allow the commonwealth government to override Western Australia’s legislation, which supports and protects working people and families in this state. When my government was elected in 2001, I stood on a platform to reform Western Australia’s industrial relations laws so that one word would be brought back into the currency of this state - “fairness”. I introduced those laws, and I went to an election again in 2005. I won that election again. I think I can stand in this Parliament, and attend the rally next week, and speak on behalf of the democratic rights of the people of Western Australia. That is what I intend to do. It is not just a case of the Parliament and its role in our system; it is what it means for individuals and families throughout this state. I remind the Parliament of the results of a study published recently by 17 of Australia’s leading academic researchers, led by the eminent professor from the University of Sydney, Professor Ron McCallum. He is eminent in not only law, but also industrial relations. This is what the academics said - The Government’s proposals will: · Undermine people’s rights at work · Deliver a flexibility that in most cases is one way, favouring employers · Do - at best - nothing to address work-family issues · Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society. The commonwealth government’s legislation is not based on economic theory or economic evidence, but on ideological prejudice. I will stand up for working families in Western Australia, and I will make sure that the government of Western Australia stands up for working families in Western Australia. It is reasonable, so long as the normal operations of the public service throughout Western Australia is not disrupted, which they will not be, that public servants have reasonable time off to attend a rally that will predominantly occur during their lunch hours. An opposition member: That is a long lunch hour. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Talk about long lunches! The Liberal Party of Western Australia is the world champion of long lunches! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
(2) How does the Premier justify this decision to the taxpayers of Western Australia? (3) Why have the Premier and his ministers directed government departments to promote the Melbourne-based Australian Council of Trade Unions’ industrial agenda and further directed senior officers to write and encourage state government employees to attend this political rally? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) The Premier of Western Australia has a number of responsibilities. One of those responsibilities is to promote and develop good policies for the people of the State. The Premier is accountable for those policies at election time. Secondly, and very importantly, the Premier of Western Australia is the custodian of the state’s inherited traditions and institutions. One of those is this Parliament. Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Vasse to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth government intends to introduce legislation that will take away from this Parliament its responsibility to pass laws - Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the member for Leschenault for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth intends to introduce a bill into the federal Parliament that will override the ability of the state Parliament to pass laws governing the way the labour market works in this state and to regulate it in the interests of the people of Western Australia. This issue goes to the heart of Australia’s federal system. I remind the member for Vasse that on 26 May 2005 this Parliament passed the following amendment to the Address-in-Reply motion, without any dissent - and inform Your Excellency that the Legislative Assembly opposes any attempt by the commonwealth government to undermine and diminish the state’s right to govern, including the overriding of Western Australian industrial relations laws I know that when I speak at the rally next week I will be speaking on behalf of the Parliament of Western Australia, the people of Western Australia and the traditions of Western Australia. I will not stand by and allow the commonwealth government to override Western Australia’s legislation, which supports and protects working people and families in this state. When my government was elected in 2001, I stood on a platform to reform Western Australia’s industrial relations laws so that one word would be brought back into the currency of this state - “fairness”. I introduced those laws, and I went to an election again in 2005. I won that election again. I think I can stand in this Parliament, and attend the rally next week, and speak on behalf of the democratic rights of the people of Western Australia. That is what I intend to do. It is not just a case of the Parliament and its role in our system; it is what it means for individuals and families throughout this state. I remind the Parliament of the results of a study published recently by 17 of Australia’s leading academic researchers, led by the eminent professor from the University of Sydney, Professor Ron McCallum. He is eminent in not only law, but also industrial relations. This is what the academics said - The Government’s proposals will: · Undermine people’s rights at work · Deliver a flexibility that in most cases is one way, favouring employers · Do - at best - nothing to address work-family issues · Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society. The commonwealth government’s legislation is not based on economic theory or economic evidence, but on ideological prejudice. I will stand up for working families in Western Australia, and I will make sure that the government of Western Australia stands up for working families in Western Australia. It is reasonable, so long as the normal operations of the public service throughout Western Australia is not disrupted, which they will not be, that public servants have reasonable time off to attend a rally that will predominantly occur during their lunch hours. An opposition member: That is a long lunch hour. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Talk about long lunches! The Liberal Party of Western Australia is the world champion of long lunches! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
(3) Why have the Premier and his ministers directed government departments to promote the Melbourne-based Australian Council of Trade Unions’ industrial agenda and further directed senior officers to write and encourage state government employees to attend this political rally? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) The Premier of Western Australia has a number of responsibilities. One of those responsibilities is to promote and develop good policies for the people of the State. The Premier is accountable for those policies at election time. Secondly, and very importantly, the Premier of Western Australia is the custodian of the state’s inherited traditions and institutions. One of those is this Parliament. Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Vasse to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth government intends to introduce legislation that will take away from this Parliament its responsibility to pass laws - Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the member for Leschenault for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth intends to introduce a bill into the federal Parliament that will override the ability of the state Parliament to pass laws governing the way the labour market works in this state and to regulate it in the interests of the people of Western Australia. This issue goes to the heart of Australia’s federal system. I remind the member for Vasse that on 26 May 2005 this Parliament passed the following amendment to the Address-in-Reply motion, without any dissent - and inform Your Excellency that the Legislative Assembly opposes any attempt by the commonwealth government to undermine and diminish the state’s right to govern, including the overriding of Western Australian industrial relations laws I know that when I speak at the rally next week I will be speaking on behalf of the Parliament of Western Australia, the people of Western Australia and the traditions of Western Australia. I will not stand by and allow the commonwealth government to override Western Australia’s legislation, which supports and protects working people and families in this state. When my government was elected in 2001, I stood on a platform to reform Western Australia’s industrial relations laws so that one word would be brought back into the currency of this state - “fairness”. I introduced those laws, and I went to an election again in 2005. I won that election again. I think I can stand in this Parliament, and attend the rally next week, and speak on behalf of the democratic rights of the people of Western Australia. That is what I intend to do. It is not just a case of the Parliament and its role in our system; it is what it means for individuals and families throughout this state. I remind the Parliament of the results of a study published recently by 17 of Australia’s leading academic researchers, led by the eminent professor from the University of Sydney, Professor Ron McCallum. He is eminent in not only law, but also industrial relations. This is what the academics said - The Government’s proposals will: · Undermine people’s rights at work · Deliver a flexibility that in most cases is one way, favouring employers · Do - at best - nothing to address work-family issues · Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society. The commonwealth government’s legislation is not based on economic theory or economic evidence, but on ideological prejudice. I will stand up for working families in Western Australia, and I will make sure that the government of Western Australia stands up for working families in Western Australia. It is reasonable, so long as the normal operations of the public service throughout Western Australia is not disrupted, which they will not be, that public servants have reasonable time off to attend a rally that will predominantly occur during their lunch hours. An opposition member: That is a long lunch hour. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Talk about long lunches! The Liberal Party of Western Australia is the world champion of long lunches! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) The Premier of Western Australia has a number of responsibilities. One of those responsibilities is to promote and develop good policies for the people of the State. The Premier is accountable for those policies at election time. Secondly, and very importantly, the Premier of Western Australia is the custodian of the state’s inherited traditions and institutions. One of those is this Parliament. Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Vasse to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth government intends to introduce legislation that will take away from this Parliament its responsibility to pass laws - Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the member for Leschenault for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth intends to introduce a bill into the federal Parliament that will override the ability of the state Parliament to pass laws governing the way the labour market works in this state and to regulate it in the interests of the people of Western Australia. This issue goes to the heart of Australia’s federal system. I remind the member for Vasse that on 26 May 2005 this Parliament passed the following amendment to the Address-in-Reply motion, without any dissent - and inform Your Excellency that the Legislative Assembly opposes any attempt by the commonwealth government to undermine and diminish the state’s right to govern, including the overriding of Western Australian industrial relations laws I know that when I speak at the rally next week I will be speaking on behalf of the Parliament of Western Australia, the people of Western Australia and the traditions of Western Australia. I will not stand by and allow the commonwealth government to override Western Australia’s legislation, which supports and protects working people and families in this state. When my government was elected in 2001, I stood on a platform to reform Western Australia’s industrial relations laws so that one word would be brought back into the currency of this state - “fairness”. I introduced those laws, and I went to an election again in 2005. I won that election again. I think I can stand in this Parliament, and attend the rally next week, and speak on behalf of the democratic rights of the people of Western Australia. That is what I intend to do. It is not just a case of the Parliament and its role in our system; it is what it means for individuals and families throughout this state. I remind the Parliament of the results of a study published recently by 17 of Australia’s leading academic researchers, led by the eminent professor from the University of Sydney, Professor Ron McCallum. He is eminent in not only law, but also industrial relations. This is what the academics said - The Government’s proposals will: · Undermine people’s rights at work · Deliver a flexibility that in most cases is one way, favouring employers · Do - at best - nothing to address work-family issues · Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society. The commonwealth government’s legislation is not based on economic theory or economic evidence, but on ideological prejudice. I will stand up for working families in Western Australia, and I will make sure that the government of Western Australia stands up for working families in Western Australia. It is reasonable, so long as the normal operations of the public service throughout Western Australia is not disrupted, which they will not be, that public servants have reasonable time off to attend a rally that will predominantly occur during their lunch hours. An opposition member: That is a long lunch hour. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Talk about long lunches! The Liberal Party of Western Australia is the world champion of long lunches! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
(1)-(3) The Premier of Western Australia has a number of responsibilities. One of those responsibilities is to promote and develop good policies for the people of the State. The Premier is accountable for those policies at election time. Secondly, and very importantly, the Premier of Western Australia is the custodian of the state’s inherited traditions and institutions. One of those is this Parliament. Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Vasse to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth government intends to introduce legislation that will take away from this Parliament its responsibility to pass laws - Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the member for Leschenault for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth intends to introduce a bill into the federal Parliament that will override the ability of the state Parliament to pass laws governing the way the labour market works in this state and to regulate it in the interests of the people of Western Australia. This issue goes to the heart of Australia’s federal system. I remind the member for Vasse that on 26 May 2005 this Parliament passed the following amendment to the Address-in-Reply motion, without any dissent - and inform Your Excellency that the Legislative Assembly opposes any attempt by the commonwealth government to undermine and diminish the state’s right to govern, including the overriding of Western Australian industrial relations laws I know that when I speak at the rally next week I will be speaking on behalf of the Parliament of Western Australia, the people of Western Australia and the traditions of Western Australia. I will not stand by and allow the commonwealth government to override Western Australia’s legislation, which supports and protects working people and families in this state. When my government was elected in 2001, I stood on a platform to reform Western Australia’s industrial relations laws so that one word would be brought back into the currency of this state - “fairness”. I introduced those laws, and I went to an election again in 2005. I won that election again. I think I can stand in this Parliament, and attend the rally next week, and speak on behalf of the democratic rights of the people of Western Australia. That is what I intend to do. It is not just a case of the Parliament and its role in our system; it is what it means for individuals and families throughout this state. I remind the Parliament of the results of a study published recently by 17 of Australia’s leading academic researchers, led by the eminent professor from the University of Sydney, Professor Ron McCallum. He is eminent in not only law, but also industrial relations. This is what the academics said - The Government’s proposals will: · Undermine people’s rights at work · Deliver a flexibility that in most cases is one way, favouring employers · Do - at best - nothing to address work-family issues · Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society. The commonwealth government’s legislation is not based on economic theory or economic evidence, but on ideological prejudice. I will stand up for working families in Western Australia, and I will make sure that the government of Western Australia stands up for working families in Western Australia. It is reasonable, so long as the normal operations of the public service throughout Western Australia is not disrupted, which they will not be, that public servants have reasonable time off to attend a rally that will predominantly occur during their lunch hours. An opposition member: That is a long lunch hour. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Talk about long lunches! The Liberal Party of Western Australia is the world champion of long lunches! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Vasse to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth government intends to introduce legislation that will take away from this Parliament its responsibility to pass laws - Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the member for Leschenault for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth intends to introduce a bill into the federal Parliament that will override the ability of the state Parliament to pass laws governing the way the labour market works in this state and to regulate it in the interests of the people of Western Australia. This issue goes to the heart of Australia’s federal system. I remind the member for Vasse that on 26 May 2005 this Parliament passed the following amendment to the Address-in-Reply motion, without any dissent - and inform Your Excellency that the Legislative Assembly opposes any attempt by the commonwealth government to undermine and diminish the state’s right to govern, including the overriding of Western Australian industrial relations laws I know that when I speak at the rally next week I will be speaking on behalf of the Parliament of Western Australia, the people of Western Australia and the traditions of Western Australia. I will not stand by and allow the commonwealth government to override Western Australia’s legislation, which supports and protects working people and families in this state. When my government was elected in 2001, I stood on a platform to reform Western Australia’s industrial relations laws so that one word would be brought back into the currency of this state - “fairness”. I introduced those laws, and I went to an election again in 2005. I won that election again. I think I can stand in this Parliament, and attend the rally next week, and speak on behalf of the democratic rights of the people of Western Australia. That is what I intend to do. It is not just a case of the Parliament and its role in our system; it is what it means for individuals and families throughout this state. I remind the Parliament of the results of a study published recently by 17 of Australia’s leading academic researchers, led by the eminent professor from the University of Sydney, Professor Ron McCallum. He is eminent in not only law, but also industrial relations. This is what the academics said - The Government’s proposals will: · Undermine people’s rights at work · Deliver a flexibility that in most cases is one way, favouring employers · Do - at best - nothing to address work-family issues · Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society. The commonwealth government’s legislation is not based on economic theory or economic evidence, but on ideological prejudice. I will stand up for working families in Western Australia, and I will make sure that the government of Western Australia stands up for working families in Western Australia. It is reasonable, so long as the normal operations of the public service throughout Western Australia is not disrupted, which they will not be, that public servants have reasonable time off to attend a rally that will predominantly occur during their lunch hours. An opposition member: That is a long lunch hour. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Talk about long lunches! The Liberal Party of Western Australia is the world champion of long lunches! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
The SPEAKER : I call the member for Vasse to order for the second time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth government intends to introduce legislation that will take away from this Parliament its responsibility to pass laws - Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the member for Leschenault for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth intends to introduce a bill into the federal Parliament that will override the ability of the state Parliament to pass laws governing the way the labour market works in this state and to regulate it in the interests of the people of Western Australia. This issue goes to the heart of Australia’s federal system. I remind the member for Vasse that on 26 May 2005 this Parliament passed the following amendment to the Address-in-Reply motion, without any dissent - and inform Your Excellency that the Legislative Assembly opposes any attempt by the commonwealth government to undermine and diminish the state’s right to govern, including the overriding of Western Australian industrial relations laws I know that when I speak at the rally next week I will be speaking on behalf of the Parliament of Western Australia, the people of Western Australia and the traditions of Western Australia. I will not stand by and allow the commonwealth government to override Western Australia’s legislation, which supports and protects working people and families in this state. When my government was elected in 2001, I stood on a platform to reform Western Australia’s industrial relations laws so that one word would be brought back into the currency of this state - “fairness”. I introduced those laws, and I went to an election again in 2005. I won that election again. I think I can stand in this Parliament, and attend the rally next week, and speak on behalf of the democratic rights of the people of Western Australia. That is what I intend to do. It is not just a case of the Parliament and its role in our system; it is what it means for individuals and families throughout this state. I remind the Parliament of the results of a study published recently by 17 of Australia’s leading academic researchers, led by the eminent professor from the University of Sydney, Professor Ron McCallum. He is eminent in not only law, but also industrial relations. This is what the academics said - The Government’s proposals will: · Undermine people’s rights at work · Deliver a flexibility that in most cases is one way, favouring employers · Do - at best - nothing to address work-family issues · Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society. The commonwealth government’s legislation is not based on economic theory or economic evidence, but on ideological prejudice. I will stand up for working families in Western Australia, and I will make sure that the government of Western Australia stands up for working families in Western Australia. It is reasonable, so long as the normal operations of the public service throughout Western Australia is not disrupted, which they will not be, that public servants have reasonable time off to attend a rally that will predominantly occur during their lunch hours. An opposition member: That is a long lunch hour. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Talk about long lunches! The Liberal Party of Western Australia is the world champion of long lunches! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth government intends to introduce legislation that will take away from this Parliament its responsibility to pass laws - Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the member for Leschenault for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth intends to introduce a bill into the federal Parliament that will override the ability of the state Parliament to pass laws governing the way the labour market works in this state and to regulate it in the interests of the people of Western Australia. This issue goes to the heart of Australia’s federal system. I remind the member for Vasse that on 26 May 2005 this Parliament passed the following amendment to the Address-in-Reply motion, without any dissent - and inform Your Excellency that the Legislative Assembly opposes any attempt by the commonwealth government to undermine and diminish the state’s right to govern, including the overriding of Western Australian industrial relations laws I know that when I speak at the rally next week I will be speaking on behalf of the Parliament of Western Australia, the people of Western Australia and the traditions of Western Australia. I will not stand by and allow the commonwealth government to override Western Australia’s legislation, which supports and protects working people and families in this state. When my government was elected in 2001, I stood on a platform to reform Western Australia’s industrial relations laws so that one word would be brought back into the currency of this state - “fairness”. I introduced those laws, and I went to an election again in 2005. I won that election again. I think I can stand in this Parliament, and attend the rally next week, and speak on behalf of the democratic rights of the people of Western Australia. That is what I intend to do. It is not just a case of the Parliament and its role in our system; it is what it means for individuals and families throughout this state. I remind the Parliament of the results of a study published recently by 17 of Australia’s leading academic researchers, led by the eminent professor from the University of Sydney, Professor Ron McCallum. He is eminent in not only law, but also industrial relations. This is what the academics said - The Government’s proposals will: · Undermine people’s rights at work · Deliver a flexibility that in most cases is one way, favouring employers · Do - at best - nothing to address work-family issues · Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society. The commonwealth government’s legislation is not based on economic theory or economic evidence, but on ideological prejudice. I will stand up for working families in Western Australia, and I will make sure that the government of Western Australia stands up for working families in Western Australia. It is reasonable, so long as the normal operations of the public service throughout Western Australia is not disrupted, which they will not be, that public servants have reasonable time off to attend a rally that will predominantly occur during their lunch hours. An opposition member: That is a long lunch hour. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Talk about long lunches! The Liberal Party of Western Australia is the world champion of long lunches! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the member for Leschenault for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth intends to introduce a bill into the federal Parliament that will override the ability of the state Parliament to pass laws governing the way the labour market works in this state and to regulate it in the interests of the people of Western Australia. This issue goes to the heart of Australia’s federal system. I remind the member for Vasse that on 26 May 2005 this Parliament passed the following amendment to the Address-in-Reply motion, without any dissent - and inform Your Excellency that the Legislative Assembly opposes any attempt by the commonwealth government to undermine and diminish the state’s right to govern, including the overriding of Western Australian industrial relations laws I know that when I speak at the rally next week I will be speaking on behalf of the Parliament of Western Australia, the people of Western Australia and the traditions of Western Australia. I will not stand by and allow the commonwealth government to override Western Australia’s legislation, which supports and protects working people and families in this state. When my government was elected in 2001, I stood on a platform to reform Western Australia’s industrial relations laws so that one word would be brought back into the currency of this state - “fairness”. I introduced those laws, and I went to an election again in 2005. I won that election again. I think I can stand in this Parliament, and attend the rally next week, and speak on behalf of the democratic rights of the people of Western Australia. That is what I intend to do. It is not just a case of the Parliament and its role in our system; it is what it means for individuals and families throughout this state. I remind the Parliament of the results of a study published recently by 17 of Australia’s leading academic researchers, led by the eminent professor from the University of Sydney, Professor Ron McCallum. He is eminent in not only law, but also industrial relations. This is what the academics said - The Government’s proposals will: · Undermine people’s rights at work · Deliver a flexibility that in most cases is one way, favouring employers · Do - at best - nothing to address work-family issues · Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society. The commonwealth government’s legislation is not based on economic theory or economic evidence, but on ideological prejudice. I will stand up for working families in Western Australia, and I will make sure that the government of Western Australia stands up for working families in Western Australia. It is reasonable, so long as the normal operations of the public service throughout Western Australia is not disrupted, which they will not be, that public servants have reasonable time off to attend a rally that will predominantly occur during their lunch hours. An opposition member: That is a long lunch hour. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Talk about long lunches! The Liberal Party of Western Australia is the world champion of long lunches! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
The SPEAKER : I call to order the member for Leschenault for the first time. Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth intends to introduce a bill into the federal Parliament that will override the ability of the state Parliament to pass laws governing the way the labour market works in this state and to regulate it in the interests of the people of Western Australia. This issue goes to the heart of Australia’s federal system. I remind the member for Vasse that on 26 May 2005 this Parliament passed the following amendment to the Address-in-Reply motion, without any dissent - and inform Your Excellency that the Legislative Assembly opposes any attempt by the commonwealth government to undermine and diminish the state’s right to govern, including the overriding of Western Australian industrial relations laws I know that when I speak at the rally next week I will be speaking on behalf of the Parliament of Western Australia, the people of Western Australia and the traditions of Western Australia. I will not stand by and allow the commonwealth government to override Western Australia’s legislation, which supports and protects working people and families in this state. When my government was elected in 2001, I stood on a platform to reform Western Australia’s industrial relations laws so that one word would be brought back into the currency of this state - “fairness”. I introduced those laws, and I went to an election again in 2005. I won that election again. I think I can stand in this Parliament, and attend the rally next week, and speak on behalf of the democratic rights of the people of Western Australia. That is what I intend to do. It is not just a case of the Parliament and its role in our system; it is what it means for individuals and families throughout this state. I remind the Parliament of the results of a study published recently by 17 of Australia’s leading academic researchers, led by the eminent professor from the University of Sydney, Professor Ron McCallum. He is eminent in not only law, but also industrial relations. This is what the academics said - The Government’s proposals will: · Undermine people’s rights at work · Deliver a flexibility that in most cases is one way, favouring employers · Do - at best - nothing to address work-family issues · Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society. The commonwealth government’s legislation is not based on economic theory or economic evidence, but on ideological prejudice. I will stand up for working families in Western Australia, and I will make sure that the government of Western Australia stands up for working families in Western Australia. It is reasonable, so long as the normal operations of the public service throughout Western Australia is not disrupted, which they will not be, that public servants have reasonable time off to attend a rally that will predominantly occur during their lunch hours. An opposition member: That is a long lunch hour. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Talk about long lunches! The Liberal Party of Western Australia is the world champion of long lunches! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : The commonwealth intends to introduce a bill into the federal Parliament that will override the ability of the state Parliament to pass laws governing the way the labour market works in this state and to regulate it in the interests of the people of Western Australia. This issue goes to the heart of Australia’s federal system. I remind the member for Vasse that on 26 May 2005 this Parliament passed the following amendment to the Address-in-Reply motion, without any dissent - and inform Your Excellency that the Legislative Assembly opposes any attempt by the commonwealth government to undermine and diminish the state’s right to govern, including the overriding of Western Australian industrial relations laws I know that when I speak at the rally next week I will be speaking on behalf of the Parliament of Western Australia, the people of Western Australia and the traditions of Western Australia. I will not stand by and allow the commonwealth government to override Western Australia’s legislation, which supports and protects working people and families in this state. When my government was elected in 2001, I stood on a platform to reform Western Australia’s industrial relations laws so that one word would be brought back into the currency of this state - “fairness”. I introduced those laws, and I went to an election again in 2005. I won that election again. I think I can stand in this Parliament, and attend the rally next week, and speak on behalf of the democratic rights of the people of Western Australia. That is what I intend to do. It is not just a case of the Parliament and its role in our system; it is what it means for individuals and families throughout this state. I remind the Parliament of the results of a study published recently by 17 of Australia’s leading academic researchers, led by the eminent professor from the University of Sydney, Professor Ron McCallum. He is eminent in not only law, but also industrial relations. This is what the academics said - The Government’s proposals will: · Undermine people’s rights at work · Deliver a flexibility that in most cases is one way, favouring employers · Do - at best - nothing to address work-family issues · Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society. The commonwealth government’s legislation is not based on economic theory or economic evidence, but on ideological prejudice. I will stand up for working families in Western Australia, and I will make sure that the government of Western Australia stands up for working families in Western Australia. It is reasonable, so long as the normal operations of the public service throughout Western Australia is not disrupted, which they will not be, that public servants have reasonable time off to attend a rally that will predominantly occur during their lunch hours. An opposition member: That is a long lunch hour. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Talk about long lunches! The Liberal Party of Western Australia is the world champion of long lunches! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
It is not just a case of the Parliament and its role in our system; it is what it means for individuals and families throughout this state. I remind the Parliament of the results of a study published recently by 17 of Australia’s leading academic researchers, led by the eminent professor from the University of Sydney, Professor Ron McCallum. He is eminent in not only law, but also industrial relations. This is what the academics said - The Government’s proposals will: · Undermine people’s rights at work · Deliver a flexibility that in most cases is one way, favouring employers · Do - at best - nothing to address work-family issues · Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society. The commonwealth government’s legislation is not based on economic theory or economic evidence, but on ideological prejudice. I will stand up for working families in Western Australia, and I will make sure that the government of Western Australia stands up for working families in Western Australia. It is reasonable, so long as the normal operations of the public service throughout Western Australia is not disrupted, which they will not be, that public servants have reasonable time off to attend a rally that will predominantly occur during their lunch hours. An opposition member: That is a long lunch hour. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Talk about long lunches! The Liberal Party of Western Australia is the world champion of long lunches! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
· Undermine people’s rights at work · Deliver a flexibility that in most cases is one way, favouring employers · Do - at best - nothing to address work-family issues · Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society.
· Deliver a flexibility that in most cases is one way, favouring employers · Do - at best - nothing to address work-family issues · Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society.
· Do - at best - nothing to address work-family issues · Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society.
· Have no direct impact on productivity · Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society.
· Disadvantage the individuals and groups already most marginalized in Australian society.
It is reasonable, so long as the normal operations of the public service throughout Western Australia is not disrupted, which they will not be, that public servants have reasonable time off to attend a rally that will predominantly occur during their lunch hours. An opposition member: That is a long lunch hour. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Talk about long lunches! The Liberal Party of Western Australia is the world champion of long lunches! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
An opposition member: That is a long lunch hour. Dr G.I. GALLOP : Talk about long lunches! The Liberal Party of Western Australia is the world champion of long lunches! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : Talk about long lunches! The Liberal Party of Western Australia is the world champion of long lunches! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say something else to the member for Vasse. He should read The Australian newspaper today. In order to attempt to overthrow the Western Australian government’s ability to pass laws for working families in this state, the commonwealth government will spend up to $20 million in advertising to promote its changes. I indicate to this house that this government will also be advertising in defence of Western Australia’s state system, but it will not be spending $20 million, because we look after the taxpayers’ money in this state. The member for Vasse should be at the rally next week defending the state of Western Australia, not acting, as the Liberal Party in this state now does, as the lap-dog for a tyrannical federal government that wants to take over the responsibilities of this Parliament. I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
I will summarise very quickly. The government will support Western Australia’s state Parliament. It will support working families in Western Australia. It will be with pride that I join other workers and citizens in this state to defend Western Australia.
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