❓ Dr. Thomas questions the Minister for Education regarding the release of the Twomey report on the teaching workforce, while the Minister deflects and questions the opposition's stance on teacher pay.
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TEACHERS — TWOMEY REPORT
Before I ask my question, I recognise the representatives from industry in the south west, including the Bunbury Wellington Economic Alliance and the Bunbury Chamber of Commerce and Industries, who are in the Speaker’s gallery. Mr M.P. Murray : You forgot last time. Dr S.C. THOMAS : I did not forget anything—wake up! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr S.C. THOMAS : I refer to the much anticipated release of the Twomey report on the state’s teaching workforce. (1) Has the minister set a deadline for when the Twomey report will be released; and, if not, why not? (2) As part of the arbitration process, will the minister release the report to the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission, which—by his own admission—is an independent umpire? (3) Given that the minister previously said that the report will not be released publicly until later this year, can he explain how this is not an attempt to stonewall the process and diminish the report’s relevance to teachers’ pay and conditions? The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the first time. Mr M. McGOWAN
Before I ask my question, I recognise the representatives from industry in the south west, including the Bunbury Wellington Economic Alliance and the Bunbury Chamber of Commerce and Industries, who are in the Speaker’s gallery. Mr M.P. Murray : You forgot last time. Dr S.C. THOMAS : I did not forget anything—wake up! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr S.C. THOMAS : I refer to the much anticipated release of the Twomey report on the state’s teaching workforce. (1) Has the minister set a deadline for when the Twomey report will be released; and, if not, why not? (2) As part of the arbitration process, will the minister release the report to the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission, which—by his own admission—is an independent umpire? (3) Given that the minister previously said that the report will not be released publicly until later this year, can he explain how this is not an attempt to stonewall the process and diminish the report’s relevance to teachers’ pay and conditions? The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the first time. Mr M. McGOWAN
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(1)-(3) This is the first question on education I have ever received from the member for Capel. Normally, these questions are from the member for Darling Range. I wonder whether the member for Darling Range is on the wrong side of this — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the second time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Is the member for Darling Range on the wrong side of this internal battle that is going on, and therefore is not allowed to ask a question now? He is also the shadow minister — Mr T. Buswell : Were you asleep? Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
Mr M.P. Murray : You forgot last time. Dr S.C. THOMAS : I did not forget anything—wake up! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr S.C. THOMAS : I refer to the much anticipated release of the Twomey report on the state’s teaching workforce. (1) Has the minister set a deadline for when the Twomey report will be released; and, if not, why not? (2) As part of the arbitration process, will the minister release the report to the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission, which—by his own admission—is an independent umpire? (3) Given that the minister previously said that the report will not be released publicly until later this year, can he explain how this is not an attempt to stonewall the process and diminish the report’s relevance to teachers’ pay and conditions? The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the first time. Mr M. McGOWAN replied: (1)-(3) This is the first question on education I have ever received from the member for Capel. Normally, these questions are from the member for Darling Range. I wonder whether the member for Darling Range is on the wrong side of this — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the second time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Is the member for Darling Range on the wrong side of this internal battle that is going on, and therefore is not allowed to ask a question now? He is also the shadow minister — Mr T. Buswell : Were you asleep? Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
Dr S.C. THOMAS : I did not forget anything—wake up! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr S.C. THOMAS : I refer to the much anticipated release of the Twomey report on the state’s teaching workforce. (1) Has the minister set a deadline for when the Twomey report will be released; and, if not, why not? (2) As part of the arbitration process, will the minister release the report to the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission, which—by his own admission—is an independent umpire? (3) Given that the minister previously said that the report will not be released publicly until later this year, can he explain how this is not an attempt to stonewall the process and diminish the report’s relevance to teachers’ pay and conditions? The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the first time. Mr M. McGOWAN replied: (1)-(3) This is the first question on education I have ever received from the member for Capel. Normally, these questions are from the member for Darling Range. I wonder whether the member for Darling Range is on the wrong side of this — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the second time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Is the member for Darling Range on the wrong side of this internal battle that is going on, and therefore is not allowed to ask a question now? He is also the shadow minister — Mr T. Buswell : Were you asleep? Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr S.C. THOMAS : I refer to the much anticipated release of the Twomey report on the state’s teaching workforce. (1) Has the minister set a deadline for when the Twomey report will be released; and, if not, why not? (2) As part of the arbitration process, will the minister release the report to the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission, which—by his own admission—is an independent umpire? (3) Given that the minister previously said that the report will not be released publicly until later this year, can he explain how this is not an attempt to stonewall the process and diminish the report’s relevance to teachers’ pay and conditions? The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the first time. Mr M. McGOWAN replied: (1)-(3) This is the first question on education I have ever received from the member for Capel. Normally, these questions are from the member for Darling Range. I wonder whether the member for Darling Range is on the wrong side of this — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the second time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Is the member for Darling Range on the wrong side of this internal battle that is going on, and therefore is not allowed to ask a question now? He is also the shadow minister — Mr T. Buswell : Were you asleep? Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr S.C. THOMAS : I refer to the much anticipated release of the Twomey report on the state’s teaching workforce. (1) Has the minister set a deadline for when the Twomey report will be released; and, if not, why not? (2) As part of the arbitration process, will the minister release the report to the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission, which—by his own admission—is an independent umpire? (3) Given that the minister previously said that the report will not be released publicly until later this year, can he explain how this is not an attempt to stonewall the process and diminish the report’s relevance to teachers’ pay and conditions? The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the first time. Mr M. McGOWAN replied: (1)-(3) This is the first question on education I have ever received from the member for Capel. Normally, these questions are from the member for Darling Range. I wonder whether the member for Darling Range is on the wrong side of this — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the second time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Is the member for Darling Range on the wrong side of this internal battle that is going on, and therefore is not allowed to ask a question now? He is also the shadow minister — Mr T. Buswell : Were you asleep? Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
Dr S.C. THOMAS : I refer to the much anticipated release of the Twomey report on the state’s teaching workforce. (1) Has the minister set a deadline for when the Twomey report will be released; and, if not, why not? (2) As part of the arbitration process, will the minister release the report to the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission, which—by his own admission—is an independent umpire? (3) Given that the minister previously said that the report will not be released publicly until later this year, can he explain how this is not an attempt to stonewall the process and diminish the report’s relevance to teachers’ pay and conditions? The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the first time. Mr M. McGOWAN replied: (1)-(3) This is the first question on education I have ever received from the member for Capel. Normally, these questions are from the member for Darling Range. I wonder whether the member for Darling Range is on the wrong side of this — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the second time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Is the member for Darling Range on the wrong side of this internal battle that is going on, and therefore is not allowed to ask a question now? He is also the shadow minister — Mr T. Buswell : Were you asleep? Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
(1) Has the minister set a deadline for when the Twomey report will be released; and, if not, why not? (2) As part of the arbitration process, will the minister release the report to the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission, which—by his own admission—is an independent umpire? (3) Given that the minister previously said that the report will not be released publicly until later this year, can he explain how this is not an attempt to stonewall the process and diminish the report’s relevance to teachers’ pay and conditions? The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the first time. Mr M. McGOWAN replied: (1)-(3) This is the first question on education I have ever received from the member for Capel. Normally, these questions are from the member for Darling Range. I wonder whether the member for Darling Range is on the wrong side of this — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the second time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Is the member for Darling Range on the wrong side of this internal battle that is going on, and therefore is not allowed to ask a question now? He is also the shadow minister — Mr T. Buswell : Were you asleep? Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
(2) As part of the arbitration process, will the minister release the report to the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission, which—by his own admission—is an independent umpire? (3) Given that the minister previously said that the report will not be released publicly until later this year, can he explain how this is not an attempt to stonewall the process and diminish the report’s relevance to teachers’ pay and conditions? The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the first time. Mr M. McGOWAN replied: (1)-(3) This is the first question on education I have ever received from the member for Capel. Normally, these questions are from the member for Darling Range. I wonder whether the member for Darling Range is on the wrong side of this — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the second time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Is the member for Darling Range on the wrong side of this internal battle that is going on, and therefore is not allowed to ask a question now? He is also the shadow minister — Mr T. Buswell : Were you asleep? Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
(3) Given that the minister previously said that the report will not be released publicly until later this year, can he explain how this is not an attempt to stonewall the process and diminish the report’s relevance to teachers’ pay and conditions? The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the first time. Mr M. McGOWAN replied: (1)-(3) This is the first question on education I have ever received from the member for Capel. Normally, these questions are from the member for Darling Range. I wonder whether the member for Darling Range is on the wrong side of this — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the second time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Is the member for Darling Range on the wrong side of this internal battle that is going on, and therefore is not allowed to ask a question now? He is also the shadow minister — Mr T. Buswell : Were you asleep? Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the first time. Mr M. McGOWAN replied: (1)-(3) This is the first question on education I have ever received from the member for Capel. Normally, these questions are from the member for Darling Range. I wonder whether the member for Darling Range is on the wrong side of this — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the second time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Is the member for Darling Range on the wrong side of this internal battle that is going on, and therefore is not allowed to ask a question now? He is also the shadow minister — Mr T. Buswell : Were you asleep? Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
Mr M. McGOWAN replied: (1)-(3) This is the first question on education I have ever received from the member for Capel. Normally, these questions are from the member for Darling Range. I wonder whether the member for Darling Range is on the wrong side of this — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the second time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Is the member for Darling Range on the wrong side of this internal battle that is going on, and therefore is not allowed to ask a question now? He is also the shadow minister — Mr T. Buswell : Were you asleep? Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
(1)-(3) This is the first question on education I have ever received from the member for Capel. Normally, these questions are from the member for Darling Range. I wonder whether the member for Darling Range is on the wrong side of this — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the second time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Is the member for Darling Range on the wrong side of this internal battle that is going on, and therefore is not allowed to ask a question now? He is also the shadow minister — Mr T. Buswell : Were you asleep? Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the second time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Is the member for Darling Range on the wrong side of this internal battle that is going on, and therefore is not allowed to ask a question now? He is also the shadow minister — Mr T. Buswell : Were you asleep? Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the second time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Is the member for Darling Range on the wrong side of this internal battle that is going on, and therefore is not allowed to ask a question now? He is also the shadow minister — Mr T. Buswell : Were you asleep? Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
Mr M. McGOWAN : Is the member for Darling Range on the wrong side of this internal battle that is going on, and therefore is not allowed to ask a question now? He is also the shadow minister — Mr T. Buswell : Were you asleep? Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
Mr T. Buswell : Were you asleep? Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
Mr M.P. Murray : You forgot last time. Dr S.C. THOMAS : I did not forget anything—wake up! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr S.C. THOMAS : I refer to the much anticipated release of the Twomey report on the state’s teaching workforce. (1) Has the minister set a deadline for when the Twomey report will be released; and, if not, why not? (2) As part of the arbitration process, will the minister release the report to the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission, which—by his own admission—is an independent umpire? (3) Given that the minister previously said that the report will not be released publicly until later this year, can he explain how this is not an attempt to stonewall the process and diminish the report’s relevance to teachers’ pay and conditions? The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the first time. Mr M. McGOWAN replied: (1)-(3) This is the first question on education I have ever received from the member for Capel. Normally, these questions are from the member for Darling Range. I wonder whether the member for Darling Range is on the wrong side of this — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the second time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Is the member for Darling Range on the wrong side of this internal battle that is going on, and therefore is not allowed to ask a question now? He is also the shadow minister — Mr T. Buswell : Were you asleep? Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
Dr S.C. THOMAS : I did not forget anything—wake up! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr S.C. THOMAS : I refer to the much anticipated release of the Twomey report on the state’s teaching workforce. (1) Has the minister set a deadline for when the Twomey report will be released; and, if not, why not? (2) As part of the arbitration process, will the minister release the report to the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission, which—by his own admission—is an independent umpire? (3) Given that the minister previously said that the report will not be released publicly until later this year, can he explain how this is not an attempt to stonewall the process and diminish the report’s relevance to teachers’ pay and conditions? The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the first time. Mr M. McGOWAN replied: (1)-(3) This is the first question on education I have ever received from the member for Capel. Normally, these questions are from the member for Darling Range. I wonder whether the member for Darling Range is on the wrong side of this — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the second time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Is the member for Darling Range on the wrong side of this internal battle that is going on, and therefore is not allowed to ask a question now? He is also the shadow minister — Mr T. Buswell : Were you asleep? Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr S.C. THOMAS : I refer to the much anticipated release of the Twomey report on the state’s teaching workforce. (1) Has the minister set a deadline for when the Twomey report will be released; and, if not, why not? (2) As part of the arbitration process, will the minister release the report to the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission, which—by his own admission—is an independent umpire? (3) Given that the minister previously said that the report will not be released publicly until later this year, can he explain how this is not an attempt to stonewall the process and diminish the report’s relevance to teachers’ pay and conditions? The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the first time. Mr M. McGOWAN replied: (1)-(3) This is the first question on education I have ever received from the member for Capel. Normally, these questions are from the member for Darling Range. I wonder whether the member for Darling Range is on the wrong side of this — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the second time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Is the member for Darling Range on the wrong side of this internal battle that is going on, and therefore is not allowed to ask a question now? He is also the shadow minister — Mr T. Buswell : Were you asleep? Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
The SPEAKER : Order, members! Dr S.C. THOMAS : I refer to the much anticipated release of the Twomey report on the state’s teaching workforce. (1) Has the minister set a deadline for when the Twomey report will be released; and, if not, why not? (2) As part of the arbitration process, will the minister release the report to the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission, which—by his own admission—is an independent umpire? (3) Given that the minister previously said that the report will not be released publicly until later this year, can he explain how this is not an attempt to stonewall the process and diminish the report’s relevance to teachers’ pay and conditions? The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the first time. Mr M. McGOWAN replied: (1)-(3) This is the first question on education I have ever received from the member for Capel. Normally, these questions are from the member for Darling Range. I wonder whether the member for Darling Range is on the wrong side of this — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the second time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Is the member for Darling Range on the wrong side of this internal battle that is going on, and therefore is not allowed to ask a question now? He is also the shadow minister — Mr T. Buswell : Were you asleep? Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
Dr S.C. THOMAS : I refer to the much anticipated release of the Twomey report on the state’s teaching workforce. (1) Has the minister set a deadline for when the Twomey report will be released; and, if not, why not? (2) As part of the arbitration process, will the minister release the report to the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission, which—by his own admission—is an independent umpire? (3) Given that the minister previously said that the report will not be released publicly until later this year, can he explain how this is not an attempt to stonewall the process and diminish the report’s relevance to teachers’ pay and conditions? The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the first time. Mr M. McGOWAN replied: (1)-(3) This is the first question on education I have ever received from the member for Capel. Normally, these questions are from the member for Darling Range. I wonder whether the member for Darling Range is on the wrong side of this — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the second time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Is the member for Darling Range on the wrong side of this internal battle that is going on, and therefore is not allowed to ask a question now? He is also the shadow minister — Mr T. Buswell : Were you asleep? Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
(1) Has the minister set a deadline for when the Twomey report will be released; and, if not, why not? (2) As part of the arbitration process, will the minister release the report to the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission, which—by his own admission—is an independent umpire? (3) Given that the minister previously said that the report will not be released publicly until later this year, can he explain how this is not an attempt to stonewall the process and diminish the report’s relevance to teachers’ pay and conditions? The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the first time. Mr M. McGOWAN replied: (1)-(3) This is the first question on education I have ever received from the member for Capel. Normally, these questions are from the member for Darling Range. I wonder whether the member for Darling Range is on the wrong side of this — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the second time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Is the member for Darling Range on the wrong side of this internal battle that is going on, and therefore is not allowed to ask a question now? He is also the shadow minister — Mr T. Buswell : Were you asleep? Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
(2) As part of the arbitration process, will the minister release the report to the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission, which—by his own admission—is an independent umpire? (3) Given that the minister previously said that the report will not be released publicly until later this year, can he explain how this is not an attempt to stonewall the process and diminish the report’s relevance to teachers’ pay and conditions? The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the first time. Mr M. McGOWAN replied: (1)-(3) This is the first question on education I have ever received from the member for Capel. Normally, these questions are from the member for Darling Range. I wonder whether the member for Darling Range is on the wrong side of this — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the second time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Is the member for Darling Range on the wrong side of this internal battle that is going on, and therefore is not allowed to ask a question now? He is also the shadow minister — Mr T. Buswell : Were you asleep? Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
(3) Given that the minister previously said that the report will not be released publicly until later this year, can he explain how this is not an attempt to stonewall the process and diminish the report’s relevance to teachers’ pay and conditions? The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the first time. Mr M. McGOWAN replied: (1)-(3) This is the first question on education I have ever received from the member for Capel. Normally, these questions are from the member for Darling Range. I wonder whether the member for Darling Range is on the wrong side of this — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the second time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Is the member for Darling Range on the wrong side of this internal battle that is going on, and therefore is not allowed to ask a question now? He is also the shadow minister — Mr T. Buswell : Were you asleep? Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the first time. Mr M. McGOWAN replied: (1)-(3) This is the first question on education I have ever received from the member for Capel. Normally, these questions are from the member for Darling Range. I wonder whether the member for Darling Range is on the wrong side of this — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the second time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Is the member for Darling Range on the wrong side of this internal battle that is going on, and therefore is not allowed to ask a question now? He is also the shadow minister — Mr T. Buswell : Were you asleep? Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
Mr M. McGOWAN replied: (1)-(3) This is the first question on education I have ever received from the member for Capel. Normally, these questions are from the member for Darling Range. I wonder whether the member for Darling Range is on the wrong side of this — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the second time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Is the member for Darling Range on the wrong side of this internal battle that is going on, and therefore is not allowed to ask a question now? He is also the shadow minister — Mr T. Buswell : Were you asleep? Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
(1)-(3) This is the first question on education I have ever received from the member for Capel. Normally, these questions are from the member for Darling Range. I wonder whether the member for Darling Range is on the wrong side of this — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the second time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Is the member for Darling Range on the wrong side of this internal battle that is going on, and therefore is not allowed to ask a question now? He is also the shadow minister — Mr T. Buswell : Were you asleep? Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the second time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Is the member for Darling Range on the wrong side of this internal battle that is going on, and therefore is not allowed to ask a question now? He is also the shadow minister — Mr T. Buswell : Were you asleep? Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
The SPEAKER : I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the second time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Is the member for Darling Range on the wrong side of this internal battle that is going on, and therefore is not allowed to ask a question now? He is also the shadow minister — Mr T. Buswell : Were you asleep? Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
Mr M. McGOWAN : Is the member for Darling Range on the wrong side of this internal battle that is going on, and therefore is not allowed to ask a question now? He is also the shadow minister — Mr T. Buswell : Were you asleep? Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
Mr T. Buswell : Were you asleep? Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
Dr S.C. Thomas : Because he asked an energy question. Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
Mr M. McGOWAN : Why did the member for Darling Range not ask me the question? He has been left out! Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
Mr T. Buswell : We’re going to share you around because you’re so much fun! Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
Mr M. McGOWAN : As I have outlined to the house many times, we will release the report as soon as the matter has been considered by cabinet. However, I will say that it is about time the opposition came clean on what it would pay teachers — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
Mr M. McGOWAN : Next time the shadow education minister is out there encouraging strike action in classrooms around the state, I think the media of this state should put him on the spot and ask, “What would you pay teachers in our classrooms?” Teachers know what they will get from us, but what would the opposition pay teachers in this state?
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