❓ Ms. Radisich questions the Minister for Small Business about the implications of South Australia retaining its regional status under the skilled migration program, arguing it unfairly disadvantages Western Australia's need for skilled labour.
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SKILLED MIGRATION PROGRAM - SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DECISION
I understand that the federal Minister for Immigration and Citizenship recently announced that South Australia would retain its regional status under Australia’s skilled migration program. Can the Minister for Small Business please update the house on the implications of this ruling for Western Australia? Ms M.M. QUIRK
I understand that the federal Minister for Immigration and Citizenship recently announced that South Australia would retain its regional status under Australia’s skilled migration program. Can the Minister for Small Business please update the house on the implications of this ruling for Western Australia? Ms M.M. QUIRK
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I thank the member for the question and for her obvious commitment to creating a stronger and more prosperous Western Australia. Max Gillies once said that Adelaide is a great place for lunch but one would not want to live there. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : Although said in jest, there may be some truth in that comment, when one looks at Adelaide’s inability to retain people through means other than preferential migration status. Mr T. Buswell interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order, member for Vasse! Ms M.M. QUIRK : Even the former Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Amanda Vanstone, who is a South Australian, has voted with her feet and moved to Rome. Kevin Andrews recently announced that Adelaide will retain its special regional migration status. Mr T. Buswell : What about the truck drivers in the mining industry? Ms M.M. QUIRK : That has been approved, member for Vasse. Skilled migrants who arrive on a skilled regional sponsored visa are allowed to live in metropolitan Adelaide under a regional classification; migrants in Western Australia, under the same scheme, have to live in regional areas for three years. In other words, they cannot live in Perth. This decision astounded not only me, but also many industry groups, given the demands for skilled labour that we currently face in Western Australia. In a doorstop interview last month, Minister Andrews justified his decision on the following grounds - Well South Australia’s been unique because it has got the old population, it’s had low fertility rates and if you look at the projection, if nothing is done about that you would see a dramatic decline in South Australia’s population after about the year 2030. Now you can’t wait until 2020 or 2030 to address that issue, you have to start addressing it now. Adelaide is not in need of special regional migration status treatment. Adelaide’s population has increased to more than a million people and its economy has been boosted by both mining and tourism, so why should it continue to receive such special treatment? There is a demand for skilled and business migration in all states, and the federal minister does Australia a great disservice by favouring one state over others. Maybe it is because there are more marginal seats in South Australia. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
Ms M.M. QUIRK replied: I thank the member for the question and for her obvious commitment to creating a stronger and more prosperous Western Australia. Max Gillies once said that Adelaide is a great place for lunch but one would not want to live there. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : Although said in jest, there may be some truth in that comment, when one looks at Adelaide’s inability to retain people through means other than preferential migration status. Mr T. Buswell interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order, member for Vasse! Ms M.M. QUIRK : Even the former Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Amanda Vanstone, who is a South Australian, has voted with her feet and moved to Rome. Kevin Andrews recently announced that Adelaide will retain its special regional migration status. Mr T. Buswell : What about the truck drivers in the mining industry? Ms M.M. QUIRK : That has been approved, member for Vasse. Skilled migrants who arrive on a skilled regional sponsored visa are allowed to live in metropolitan Adelaide under a regional classification; migrants in Western Australia, under the same scheme, have to live in regional areas for three years. In other words, they cannot live in Perth. This decision astounded not only me, but also many industry groups, given the demands for skilled labour that we currently face in Western Australia. In a doorstop interview last month, Minister Andrews justified his decision on the following grounds - Well South Australia’s been unique because it has got the old population, it’s had low fertility rates and if you look at the projection, if nothing is done about that you would see a dramatic decline in South Australia’s population after about the year 2030. Now you can’t wait until 2020 or 2030 to address that issue, you have to start addressing it now. Adelaide is not in need of special regional migration status treatment. Adelaide’s population has increased to more than a million people and its economy has been boosted by both mining and tourism, so why should it continue to receive such special treatment? There is a demand for skilled and business migration in all states, and the federal minister does Australia a great disservice by favouring one state over others. Maybe it is because there are more marginal seats in South Australia. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
I thank the member for the question and for her obvious commitment to creating a stronger and more prosperous Western Australia. Max Gillies once said that Adelaide is a great place for lunch but one would not want to live there. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : Although said in jest, there may be some truth in that comment, when one looks at Adelaide’s inability to retain people through means other than preferential migration status. Mr T. Buswell interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order, member for Vasse! Ms M.M. QUIRK : Even the former Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Amanda Vanstone, who is a South Australian, has voted with her feet and moved to Rome. Kevin Andrews recently announced that Adelaide will retain its special regional migration status. Mr T. Buswell : What about the truck drivers in the mining industry? Ms M.M. QUIRK : That has been approved, member for Vasse. Skilled migrants who arrive on a skilled regional sponsored visa are allowed to live in metropolitan Adelaide under a regional classification; migrants in Western Australia, under the same scheme, have to live in regional areas for three years. In other words, they cannot live in Perth. This decision astounded not only me, but also many industry groups, given the demands for skilled labour that we currently face in Western Australia. In a doorstop interview last month, Minister Andrews justified his decision on the following grounds - Well South Australia’s been unique because it has got the old population, it’s had low fertility rates and if you look at the projection, if nothing is done about that you would see a dramatic decline in South Australia’s population after about the year 2030. Now you can’t wait until 2020 or 2030 to address that issue, you have to start addressing it now. Adelaide is not in need of special regional migration status treatment. Adelaide’s population has increased to more than a million people and its economy has been boosted by both mining and tourism, so why should it continue to receive such special treatment? There is a demand for skilled and business migration in all states, and the federal minister does Australia a great disservice by favouring one state over others. Maybe it is because there are more marginal seats in South Australia. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
Max Gillies once said that Adelaide is a great place for lunch but one would not want to live there. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : Although said in jest, there may be some truth in that comment, when one looks at Adelaide’s inability to retain people through means other than preferential migration status. Mr T. Buswell interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order, member for Vasse! Ms M.M. QUIRK : Even the former Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Amanda Vanstone, who is a South Australian, has voted with her feet and moved to Rome. Kevin Andrews recently announced that Adelaide will retain its special regional migration status. Mr T. Buswell : What about the truck drivers in the mining industry? Ms M.M. QUIRK : That has been approved, member for Vasse. Skilled migrants who arrive on a skilled regional sponsored visa are allowed to live in metropolitan Adelaide under a regional classification; migrants in Western Australia, under the same scheme, have to live in regional areas for three years. In other words, they cannot live in Perth. This decision astounded not only me, but also many industry groups, given the demands for skilled labour that we currently face in Western Australia. In a doorstop interview last month, Minister Andrews justified his decision on the following grounds - Well South Australia’s been unique because it has got the old population, it’s had low fertility rates and if you look at the projection, if nothing is done about that you would see a dramatic decline in South Australia’s population after about the year 2030. Now you can’t wait until 2020 or 2030 to address that issue, you have to start addressing it now. Adelaide is not in need of special regional migration status treatment. Adelaide’s population has increased to more than a million people and its economy has been boosted by both mining and tourism, so why should it continue to receive such special treatment? There is a demand for skilled and business migration in all states, and the federal minister does Australia a great disservice by favouring one state over others. Maybe it is because there are more marginal seats in South Australia. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : Although said in jest, there may be some truth in that comment, when one looks at Adelaide’s inability to retain people through means other than preferential migration status. Mr T. Buswell interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order, member for Vasse! Ms M.M. QUIRK : Even the former Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Amanda Vanstone, who is a South Australian, has voted with her feet and moved to Rome. Kevin Andrews recently announced that Adelaide will retain its special regional migration status. Mr T. Buswell : What about the truck drivers in the mining industry? Ms M.M. QUIRK : That has been approved, member for Vasse. Skilled migrants who arrive on a skilled regional sponsored visa are allowed to live in metropolitan Adelaide under a regional classification; migrants in Western Australia, under the same scheme, have to live in regional areas for three years. In other words, they cannot live in Perth. This decision astounded not only me, but also many industry groups, given the demands for skilled labour that we currently face in Western Australia. In a doorstop interview last month, Minister Andrews justified his decision on the following grounds - Well South Australia’s been unique because it has got the old population, it’s had low fertility rates and if you look at the projection, if nothing is done about that you would see a dramatic decline in South Australia’s population after about the year 2030. Now you can’t wait until 2020 or 2030 to address that issue, you have to start addressing it now. Adelaide is not in need of special regional migration status treatment. Adelaide’s population has increased to more than a million people and its economy has been boosted by both mining and tourism, so why should it continue to receive such special treatment? There is a demand for skilled and business migration in all states, and the federal minister does Australia a great disservice by favouring one state over others. Maybe it is because there are more marginal seats in South Australia. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : Although said in jest, there may be some truth in that comment, when one looks at Adelaide’s inability to retain people through means other than preferential migration status. Mr T. Buswell interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order, member for Vasse! Ms M.M. QUIRK : Even the former Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Amanda Vanstone, who is a South Australian, has voted with her feet and moved to Rome. Kevin Andrews recently announced that Adelaide will retain its special regional migration status. Mr T. Buswell : What about the truck drivers in the mining industry? Ms M.M. QUIRK : That has been approved, member for Vasse. Skilled migrants who arrive on a skilled regional sponsored visa are allowed to live in metropolitan Adelaide under a regional classification; migrants in Western Australia, under the same scheme, have to live in regional areas for three years. In other words, they cannot live in Perth. This decision astounded not only me, but also many industry groups, given the demands for skilled labour that we currently face in Western Australia. In a doorstop interview last month, Minister Andrews justified his decision on the following grounds - Well South Australia’s been unique because it has got the old population, it’s had low fertility rates and if you look at the projection, if nothing is done about that you would see a dramatic decline in South Australia’s population after about the year 2030. Now you can’t wait until 2020 or 2030 to address that issue, you have to start addressing it now. Adelaide is not in need of special regional migration status treatment. Adelaide’s population has increased to more than a million people and its economy has been boosted by both mining and tourism, so why should it continue to receive such special treatment? There is a demand for skilled and business migration in all states, and the federal minister does Australia a great disservice by favouring one state over others. Maybe it is because there are more marginal seats in South Australia. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
Ms M.M. QUIRK : Although said in jest, there may be some truth in that comment, when one looks at Adelaide’s inability to retain people through means other than preferential migration status. Mr T. Buswell interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order, member for Vasse! Ms M.M. QUIRK : Even the former Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Amanda Vanstone, who is a South Australian, has voted with her feet and moved to Rome. Kevin Andrews recently announced that Adelaide will retain its special regional migration status. Mr T. Buswell : What about the truck drivers in the mining industry? Ms M.M. QUIRK : That has been approved, member for Vasse. Skilled migrants who arrive on a skilled regional sponsored visa are allowed to live in metropolitan Adelaide under a regional classification; migrants in Western Australia, under the same scheme, have to live in regional areas for three years. In other words, they cannot live in Perth. This decision astounded not only me, but also many industry groups, given the demands for skilled labour that we currently face in Western Australia. In a doorstop interview last month, Minister Andrews justified his decision on the following grounds - Well South Australia’s been unique because it has got the old population, it’s had low fertility rates and if you look at the projection, if nothing is done about that you would see a dramatic decline in South Australia’s population after about the year 2030. Now you can’t wait until 2020 or 2030 to address that issue, you have to start addressing it now. Adelaide is not in need of special regional migration status treatment. Adelaide’s population has increased to more than a million people and its economy has been boosted by both mining and tourism, so why should it continue to receive such special treatment? There is a demand for skilled and business migration in all states, and the federal minister does Australia a great disservice by favouring one state over others. Maybe it is because there are more marginal seats in South Australia. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
Mr T. Buswell interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order, member for Vasse! Ms M.M. QUIRK : Even the former Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Amanda Vanstone, who is a South Australian, has voted with her feet and moved to Rome. Kevin Andrews recently announced that Adelaide will retain its special regional migration status. Mr T. Buswell : What about the truck drivers in the mining industry? Ms M.M. QUIRK : That has been approved, member for Vasse. Skilled migrants who arrive on a skilled regional sponsored visa are allowed to live in metropolitan Adelaide under a regional classification; migrants in Western Australia, under the same scheme, have to live in regional areas for three years. In other words, they cannot live in Perth. This decision astounded not only me, but also many industry groups, given the demands for skilled labour that we currently face in Western Australia. In a doorstop interview last month, Minister Andrews justified his decision on the following grounds - Well South Australia’s been unique because it has got the old population, it’s had low fertility rates and if you look at the projection, if nothing is done about that you would see a dramatic decline in South Australia’s population after about the year 2030. Now you can’t wait until 2020 or 2030 to address that issue, you have to start addressing it now. Adelaide is not in need of special regional migration status treatment. Adelaide’s population has increased to more than a million people and its economy has been boosted by both mining and tourism, so why should it continue to receive such special treatment? There is a demand for skilled and business migration in all states, and the federal minister does Australia a great disservice by favouring one state over others. Maybe it is because there are more marginal seats in South Australia. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order, member for Vasse! Ms M.M. QUIRK : Even the former Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Amanda Vanstone, who is a South Australian, has voted with her feet and moved to Rome. Kevin Andrews recently announced that Adelaide will retain its special regional migration status. Mr T. Buswell : What about the truck drivers in the mining industry? Ms M.M. QUIRK : That has been approved, member for Vasse. Skilled migrants who arrive on a skilled regional sponsored visa are allowed to live in metropolitan Adelaide under a regional classification; migrants in Western Australia, under the same scheme, have to live in regional areas for three years. In other words, they cannot live in Perth. This decision astounded not only me, but also many industry groups, given the demands for skilled labour that we currently face in Western Australia. In a doorstop interview last month, Minister Andrews justified his decision on the following grounds - Well South Australia’s been unique because it has got the old population, it’s had low fertility rates and if you look at the projection, if nothing is done about that you would see a dramatic decline in South Australia’s population after about the year 2030. Now you can’t wait until 2020 or 2030 to address that issue, you have to start addressing it now. Adelaide is not in need of special regional migration status treatment. Adelaide’s population has increased to more than a million people and its economy has been boosted by both mining and tourism, so why should it continue to receive such special treatment? There is a demand for skilled and business migration in all states, and the federal minister does Australia a great disservice by favouring one state over others. Maybe it is because there are more marginal seats in South Australia. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
Ms M.M. QUIRK : Even the former Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Amanda Vanstone, who is a South Australian, has voted with her feet and moved to Rome. Kevin Andrews recently announced that Adelaide will retain its special regional migration status. Mr T. Buswell : What about the truck drivers in the mining industry? Ms M.M. QUIRK : That has been approved, member for Vasse. Skilled migrants who arrive on a skilled regional sponsored visa are allowed to live in metropolitan Adelaide under a regional classification; migrants in Western Australia, under the same scheme, have to live in regional areas for three years. In other words, they cannot live in Perth. This decision astounded not only me, but also many industry groups, given the demands for skilled labour that we currently face in Western Australia. In a doorstop interview last month, Minister Andrews justified his decision on the following grounds - Well South Australia’s been unique because it has got the old population, it’s had low fertility rates and if you look at the projection, if nothing is done about that you would see a dramatic decline in South Australia’s population after about the year 2030. Now you can’t wait until 2020 or 2030 to address that issue, you have to start addressing it now. Adelaide is not in need of special regional migration status treatment. Adelaide’s population has increased to more than a million people and its economy has been boosted by both mining and tourism, so why should it continue to receive such special treatment? There is a demand for skilled and business migration in all states, and the federal minister does Australia a great disservice by favouring one state over others. Maybe it is because there are more marginal seats in South Australia. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
Kevin Andrews recently announced that Adelaide will retain its special regional migration status. Mr T. Buswell : What about the truck drivers in the mining industry? Ms M.M. QUIRK : That has been approved, member for Vasse. Skilled migrants who arrive on a skilled regional sponsored visa are allowed to live in metropolitan Adelaide under a regional classification; migrants in Western Australia, under the same scheme, have to live in regional areas for three years. In other words, they cannot live in Perth. This decision astounded not only me, but also many industry groups, given the demands for skilled labour that we currently face in Western Australia. In a doorstop interview last month, Minister Andrews justified his decision on the following grounds - Well South Australia’s been unique because it has got the old population, it’s had low fertility rates and if you look at the projection, if nothing is done about that you would see a dramatic decline in South Australia’s population after about the year 2030. Now you can’t wait until 2020 or 2030 to address that issue, you have to start addressing it now. Adelaide is not in need of special regional migration status treatment. Adelaide’s population has increased to more than a million people and its economy has been boosted by both mining and tourism, so why should it continue to receive such special treatment? There is a demand for skilled and business migration in all states, and the federal minister does Australia a great disservice by favouring one state over others. Maybe it is because there are more marginal seats in South Australia. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
Mr T. Buswell : What about the truck drivers in the mining industry? Ms M.M. QUIRK : That has been approved, member for Vasse. Skilled migrants who arrive on a skilled regional sponsored visa are allowed to live in metropolitan Adelaide under a regional classification; migrants in Western Australia, under the same scheme, have to live in regional areas for three years. In other words, they cannot live in Perth. This decision astounded not only me, but also many industry groups, given the demands for skilled labour that we currently face in Western Australia. In a doorstop interview last month, Minister Andrews justified his decision on the following grounds - Well South Australia’s been unique because it has got the old population, it’s had low fertility rates and if you look at the projection, if nothing is done about that you would see a dramatic decline in South Australia’s population after about the year 2030. Now you can’t wait until 2020 or 2030 to address that issue, you have to start addressing it now. Adelaide is not in need of special regional migration status treatment. Adelaide’s population has increased to more than a million people and its economy has been boosted by both mining and tourism, so why should it continue to receive such special treatment? There is a demand for skilled and business migration in all states, and the federal minister does Australia a great disservice by favouring one state over others. Maybe it is because there are more marginal seats in South Australia. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
Ms M.M. QUIRK : That has been approved, member for Vasse. Skilled migrants who arrive on a skilled regional sponsored visa are allowed to live in metropolitan Adelaide under a regional classification; migrants in Western Australia, under the same scheme, have to live in regional areas for three years. In other words, they cannot live in Perth. This decision astounded not only me, but also many industry groups, given the demands for skilled labour that we currently face in Western Australia. In a doorstop interview last month, Minister Andrews justified his decision on the following grounds - Well South Australia’s been unique because it has got the old population, it’s had low fertility rates and if you look at the projection, if nothing is done about that you would see a dramatic decline in South Australia’s population after about the year 2030. Now you can’t wait until 2020 or 2030 to address that issue, you have to start addressing it now. Adelaide is not in need of special regional migration status treatment. Adelaide’s population has increased to more than a million people and its economy has been boosted by both mining and tourism, so why should it continue to receive such special treatment? There is a demand for skilled and business migration in all states, and the federal minister does Australia a great disservice by favouring one state over others. Maybe it is because there are more marginal seats in South Australia. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
Skilled migrants who arrive on a skilled regional sponsored visa are allowed to live in metropolitan Adelaide under a regional classification; migrants in Western Australia, under the same scheme, have to live in regional areas for three years. In other words, they cannot live in Perth. This decision astounded not only me, but also many industry groups, given the demands for skilled labour that we currently face in Western Australia. In a doorstop interview last month, Minister Andrews justified his decision on the following grounds - Well South Australia’s been unique because it has got the old population, it’s had low fertility rates and if you look at the projection, if nothing is done about that you would see a dramatic decline in South Australia’s population after about the year 2030. Now you can’t wait until 2020 or 2030 to address that issue, you have to start addressing it now. Adelaide is not in need of special regional migration status treatment. Adelaide’s population has increased to more than a million people and its economy has been boosted by both mining and tourism, so why should it continue to receive such special treatment? There is a demand for skilled and business migration in all states, and the federal minister does Australia a great disservice by favouring one state over others. Maybe it is because there are more marginal seats in South Australia. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
In a doorstop interview last month, Minister Andrews justified his decision on the following grounds - Well South Australia’s been unique because it has got the old population, it’s had low fertility rates and if you look at the projection, if nothing is done about that you would see a dramatic decline in South Australia’s population after about the year 2030. Now you can’t wait until 2020 or 2030 to address that issue, you have to start addressing it now. Adelaide is not in need of special regional migration status treatment. Adelaide’s population has increased to more than a million people and its economy has been boosted by both mining and tourism, so why should it continue to receive such special treatment? There is a demand for skilled and business migration in all states, and the federal minister does Australia a great disservice by favouring one state over others. Maybe it is because there are more marginal seats in South Australia. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
Ms M.M. QUIRK replied: I thank the member for the question and for her obvious commitment to creating a stronger and more prosperous Western Australia. Max Gillies once said that Adelaide is a great place for lunch but one would not want to live there. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : Although said in jest, there may be some truth in that comment, when one looks at Adelaide’s inability to retain people through means other than preferential migration status. Mr T. Buswell interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order, member for Vasse! Ms M.M. QUIRK : Even the former Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Amanda Vanstone, who is a South Australian, has voted with her feet and moved to Rome. Kevin Andrews recently announced that Adelaide will retain its special regional migration status. Mr T. Buswell : What about the truck drivers in the mining industry? Ms M.M. QUIRK : That has been approved, member for Vasse. Skilled migrants who arrive on a skilled regional sponsored visa are allowed to live in metropolitan Adelaide under a regional classification; migrants in Western Australia, under the same scheme, have to live in regional areas for three years. In other words, they cannot live in Perth. This decision astounded not only me, but also many industry groups, given the demands for skilled labour that we currently face in Western Australia. In a doorstop interview last month, Minister Andrews justified his decision on the following grounds - Well South Australia’s been unique because it has got the old population, it’s had low fertility rates and if you look at the projection, if nothing is done about that you would see a dramatic decline in South Australia’s population after about the year 2030. Now you can’t wait until 2020 or 2030 to address that issue, you have to start addressing it now. Adelaide is not in need of special regional migration status treatment. Adelaide’s population has increased to more than a million people and its economy has been boosted by both mining and tourism, so why should it continue to receive such special treatment? There is a demand for skilled and business migration in all states, and the federal minister does Australia a great disservice by favouring one state over others. Maybe it is because there are more marginal seats in South Australia. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
I thank the member for the question and for her obvious commitment to creating a stronger and more prosperous Western Australia. Max Gillies once said that Adelaide is a great place for lunch but one would not want to live there. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : Although said in jest, there may be some truth in that comment, when one looks at Adelaide’s inability to retain people through means other than preferential migration status. Mr T. Buswell interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order, member for Vasse! Ms M.M. QUIRK : Even the former Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Amanda Vanstone, who is a South Australian, has voted with her feet and moved to Rome. Kevin Andrews recently announced that Adelaide will retain its special regional migration status. Mr T. Buswell : What about the truck drivers in the mining industry? Ms M.M. QUIRK : That has been approved, member for Vasse. Skilled migrants who arrive on a skilled regional sponsored visa are allowed to live in metropolitan Adelaide under a regional classification; migrants in Western Australia, under the same scheme, have to live in regional areas for three years. In other words, they cannot live in Perth. This decision astounded not only me, but also many industry groups, given the demands for skilled labour that we currently face in Western Australia. In a doorstop interview last month, Minister Andrews justified his decision on the following grounds - Well South Australia’s been unique because it has got the old population, it’s had low fertility rates and if you look at the projection, if nothing is done about that you would see a dramatic decline in South Australia’s population after about the year 2030. Now you can’t wait until 2020 or 2030 to address that issue, you have to start addressing it now. Adelaide is not in need of special regional migration status treatment. Adelaide’s population has increased to more than a million people and its economy has been boosted by both mining and tourism, so why should it continue to receive such special treatment? There is a demand for skilled and business migration in all states, and the federal minister does Australia a great disservice by favouring one state over others. Maybe it is because there are more marginal seats in South Australia. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
Max Gillies once said that Adelaide is a great place for lunch but one would not want to live there. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : Although said in jest, there may be some truth in that comment, when one looks at Adelaide’s inability to retain people through means other than preferential migration status. Mr T. Buswell interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order, member for Vasse! Ms M.M. QUIRK : Even the former Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Amanda Vanstone, who is a South Australian, has voted with her feet and moved to Rome. Kevin Andrews recently announced that Adelaide will retain its special regional migration status. Mr T. Buswell : What about the truck drivers in the mining industry? Ms M.M. QUIRK : That has been approved, member for Vasse. Skilled migrants who arrive on a skilled regional sponsored visa are allowed to live in metropolitan Adelaide under a regional classification; migrants in Western Australia, under the same scheme, have to live in regional areas for three years. In other words, they cannot live in Perth. This decision astounded not only me, but also many industry groups, given the demands for skilled labour that we currently face in Western Australia. In a doorstop interview last month, Minister Andrews justified his decision on the following grounds - Well South Australia’s been unique because it has got the old population, it’s had low fertility rates and if you look at the projection, if nothing is done about that you would see a dramatic decline in South Australia’s population after about the year 2030. Now you can’t wait until 2020 or 2030 to address that issue, you have to start addressing it now. Adelaide is not in need of special regional migration status treatment. Adelaide’s population has increased to more than a million people and its economy has been boosted by both mining and tourism, so why should it continue to receive such special treatment? There is a demand for skilled and business migration in all states, and the federal minister does Australia a great disservice by favouring one state over others. Maybe it is because there are more marginal seats in South Australia. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : Although said in jest, there may be some truth in that comment, when one looks at Adelaide’s inability to retain people through means other than preferential migration status. Mr T. Buswell interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order, member for Vasse! Ms M.M. QUIRK : Even the former Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Amanda Vanstone, who is a South Australian, has voted with her feet and moved to Rome. Kevin Andrews recently announced that Adelaide will retain its special regional migration status. Mr T. Buswell : What about the truck drivers in the mining industry? Ms M.M. QUIRK : That has been approved, member for Vasse. Skilled migrants who arrive on a skilled regional sponsored visa are allowed to live in metropolitan Adelaide under a regional classification; migrants in Western Australia, under the same scheme, have to live in regional areas for three years. In other words, they cannot live in Perth. This decision astounded not only me, but also many industry groups, given the demands for skilled labour that we currently face in Western Australia. In a doorstop interview last month, Minister Andrews justified his decision on the following grounds - Well South Australia’s been unique because it has got the old population, it’s had low fertility rates and if you look at the projection, if nothing is done about that you would see a dramatic decline in South Australia’s population after about the year 2030. Now you can’t wait until 2020 or 2030 to address that issue, you have to start addressing it now. Adelaide is not in need of special regional migration status treatment. Adelaide’s population has increased to more than a million people and its economy has been boosted by both mining and tourism, so why should it continue to receive such special treatment? There is a demand for skilled and business migration in all states, and the federal minister does Australia a great disservice by favouring one state over others. Maybe it is because there are more marginal seats in South Australia. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : Although said in jest, there may be some truth in that comment, when one looks at Adelaide’s inability to retain people through means other than preferential migration status. Mr T. Buswell interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order, member for Vasse! Ms M.M. QUIRK : Even the former Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Amanda Vanstone, who is a South Australian, has voted with her feet and moved to Rome. Kevin Andrews recently announced that Adelaide will retain its special regional migration status. Mr T. Buswell : What about the truck drivers in the mining industry? Ms M.M. QUIRK : That has been approved, member for Vasse. Skilled migrants who arrive on a skilled regional sponsored visa are allowed to live in metropolitan Adelaide under a regional classification; migrants in Western Australia, under the same scheme, have to live in regional areas for three years. In other words, they cannot live in Perth. This decision astounded not only me, but also many industry groups, given the demands for skilled labour that we currently face in Western Australia. In a doorstop interview last month, Minister Andrews justified his decision on the following grounds - Well South Australia’s been unique because it has got the old population, it’s had low fertility rates and if you look at the projection, if nothing is done about that you would see a dramatic decline in South Australia’s population after about the year 2030. Now you can’t wait until 2020 or 2030 to address that issue, you have to start addressing it now. Adelaide is not in need of special regional migration status treatment. Adelaide’s population has increased to more than a million people and its economy has been boosted by both mining and tourism, so why should it continue to receive such special treatment? There is a demand for skilled and business migration in all states, and the federal minister does Australia a great disservice by favouring one state over others. Maybe it is because there are more marginal seats in South Australia. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
Ms M.M. QUIRK : Although said in jest, there may be some truth in that comment, when one looks at Adelaide’s inability to retain people through means other than preferential migration status. Mr T. Buswell interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order, member for Vasse! Ms M.M. QUIRK : Even the former Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Amanda Vanstone, who is a South Australian, has voted with her feet and moved to Rome. Kevin Andrews recently announced that Adelaide will retain its special regional migration status. Mr T. Buswell : What about the truck drivers in the mining industry? Ms M.M. QUIRK : That has been approved, member for Vasse. Skilled migrants who arrive on a skilled regional sponsored visa are allowed to live in metropolitan Adelaide under a regional classification; migrants in Western Australia, under the same scheme, have to live in regional areas for three years. In other words, they cannot live in Perth. This decision astounded not only me, but also many industry groups, given the demands for skilled labour that we currently face in Western Australia. In a doorstop interview last month, Minister Andrews justified his decision on the following grounds - Well South Australia’s been unique because it has got the old population, it’s had low fertility rates and if you look at the projection, if nothing is done about that you would see a dramatic decline in South Australia’s population after about the year 2030. Now you can’t wait until 2020 or 2030 to address that issue, you have to start addressing it now. Adelaide is not in need of special regional migration status treatment. Adelaide’s population has increased to more than a million people and its economy has been boosted by both mining and tourism, so why should it continue to receive such special treatment? There is a demand for skilled and business migration in all states, and the federal minister does Australia a great disservice by favouring one state over others. Maybe it is because there are more marginal seats in South Australia. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
Mr T. Buswell interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order, member for Vasse! Ms M.M. QUIRK : Even the former Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Amanda Vanstone, who is a South Australian, has voted with her feet and moved to Rome. Kevin Andrews recently announced that Adelaide will retain its special regional migration status. Mr T. Buswell : What about the truck drivers in the mining industry? Ms M.M. QUIRK : That has been approved, member for Vasse. Skilled migrants who arrive on a skilled regional sponsored visa are allowed to live in metropolitan Adelaide under a regional classification; migrants in Western Australia, under the same scheme, have to live in regional areas for three years. In other words, they cannot live in Perth. This decision astounded not only me, but also many industry groups, given the demands for skilled labour that we currently face in Western Australia. In a doorstop interview last month, Minister Andrews justified his decision on the following grounds - Well South Australia’s been unique because it has got the old population, it’s had low fertility rates and if you look at the projection, if nothing is done about that you would see a dramatic decline in South Australia’s population after about the year 2030. Now you can’t wait until 2020 or 2030 to address that issue, you have to start addressing it now. Adelaide is not in need of special regional migration status treatment. Adelaide’s population has increased to more than a million people and its economy has been boosted by both mining and tourism, so why should it continue to receive such special treatment? There is a demand for skilled and business migration in all states, and the federal minister does Australia a great disservice by favouring one state over others. Maybe it is because there are more marginal seats in South Australia. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order, member for Vasse! Ms M.M. QUIRK : Even the former Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Amanda Vanstone, who is a South Australian, has voted with her feet and moved to Rome. Kevin Andrews recently announced that Adelaide will retain its special regional migration status. Mr T. Buswell : What about the truck drivers in the mining industry? Ms M.M. QUIRK : That has been approved, member for Vasse. Skilled migrants who arrive on a skilled regional sponsored visa are allowed to live in metropolitan Adelaide under a regional classification; migrants in Western Australia, under the same scheme, have to live in regional areas for three years. In other words, they cannot live in Perth. This decision astounded not only me, but also many industry groups, given the demands for skilled labour that we currently face in Western Australia. In a doorstop interview last month, Minister Andrews justified his decision on the following grounds - Well South Australia’s been unique because it has got the old population, it’s had low fertility rates and if you look at the projection, if nothing is done about that you would see a dramatic decline in South Australia’s population after about the year 2030. Now you can’t wait until 2020 or 2030 to address that issue, you have to start addressing it now. Adelaide is not in need of special regional migration status treatment. Adelaide’s population has increased to more than a million people and its economy has been boosted by both mining and tourism, so why should it continue to receive such special treatment? There is a demand for skilled and business migration in all states, and the federal minister does Australia a great disservice by favouring one state over others. Maybe it is because there are more marginal seats in South Australia. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
Ms M.M. QUIRK : Even the former Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Amanda Vanstone, who is a South Australian, has voted with her feet and moved to Rome. Kevin Andrews recently announced that Adelaide will retain its special regional migration status. Mr T. Buswell : What about the truck drivers in the mining industry? Ms M.M. QUIRK : That has been approved, member for Vasse. Skilled migrants who arrive on a skilled regional sponsored visa are allowed to live in metropolitan Adelaide under a regional classification; migrants in Western Australia, under the same scheme, have to live in regional areas for three years. In other words, they cannot live in Perth. This decision astounded not only me, but also many industry groups, given the demands for skilled labour that we currently face in Western Australia. In a doorstop interview last month, Minister Andrews justified his decision on the following grounds - Well South Australia’s been unique because it has got the old population, it’s had low fertility rates and if you look at the projection, if nothing is done about that you would see a dramatic decline in South Australia’s population after about the year 2030. Now you can’t wait until 2020 or 2030 to address that issue, you have to start addressing it now. Adelaide is not in need of special regional migration status treatment. Adelaide’s population has increased to more than a million people and its economy has been boosted by both mining and tourism, so why should it continue to receive such special treatment? There is a demand for skilled and business migration in all states, and the federal minister does Australia a great disservice by favouring one state over others. Maybe it is because there are more marginal seats in South Australia. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
Kevin Andrews recently announced that Adelaide will retain its special regional migration status. Mr T. Buswell : What about the truck drivers in the mining industry? Ms M.M. QUIRK : That has been approved, member for Vasse. Skilled migrants who arrive on a skilled regional sponsored visa are allowed to live in metropolitan Adelaide under a regional classification; migrants in Western Australia, under the same scheme, have to live in regional areas for three years. In other words, they cannot live in Perth. This decision astounded not only me, but also many industry groups, given the demands for skilled labour that we currently face in Western Australia. In a doorstop interview last month, Minister Andrews justified his decision on the following grounds - Well South Australia’s been unique because it has got the old population, it’s had low fertility rates and if you look at the projection, if nothing is done about that you would see a dramatic decline in South Australia’s population after about the year 2030. Now you can’t wait until 2020 or 2030 to address that issue, you have to start addressing it now. Adelaide is not in need of special regional migration status treatment. Adelaide’s population has increased to more than a million people and its economy has been boosted by both mining and tourism, so why should it continue to receive such special treatment? There is a demand for skilled and business migration in all states, and the federal minister does Australia a great disservice by favouring one state over others. Maybe it is because there are more marginal seats in South Australia. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
Mr T. Buswell : What about the truck drivers in the mining industry? Ms M.M. QUIRK : That has been approved, member for Vasse. Skilled migrants who arrive on a skilled regional sponsored visa are allowed to live in metropolitan Adelaide under a regional classification; migrants in Western Australia, under the same scheme, have to live in regional areas for three years. In other words, they cannot live in Perth. This decision astounded not only me, but also many industry groups, given the demands for skilled labour that we currently face in Western Australia. In a doorstop interview last month, Minister Andrews justified his decision on the following grounds - Well South Australia’s been unique because it has got the old population, it’s had low fertility rates and if you look at the projection, if nothing is done about that you would see a dramatic decline in South Australia’s population after about the year 2030. Now you can’t wait until 2020 or 2030 to address that issue, you have to start addressing it now. Adelaide is not in need of special regional migration status treatment. Adelaide’s population has increased to more than a million people and its economy has been boosted by both mining and tourism, so why should it continue to receive such special treatment? There is a demand for skilled and business migration in all states, and the federal minister does Australia a great disservice by favouring one state over others. Maybe it is because there are more marginal seats in South Australia. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
Ms M.M. QUIRK : That has been approved, member for Vasse. Skilled migrants who arrive on a skilled regional sponsored visa are allowed to live in metropolitan Adelaide under a regional classification; migrants in Western Australia, under the same scheme, have to live in regional areas for three years. In other words, they cannot live in Perth. This decision astounded not only me, but also many industry groups, given the demands for skilled labour that we currently face in Western Australia. In a doorstop interview last month, Minister Andrews justified his decision on the following grounds - Well South Australia’s been unique because it has got the old population, it’s had low fertility rates and if you look at the projection, if nothing is done about that you would see a dramatic decline in South Australia’s population after about the year 2030. Now you can’t wait until 2020 or 2030 to address that issue, you have to start addressing it now. Adelaide is not in need of special regional migration status treatment. Adelaide’s population has increased to more than a million people and its economy has been boosted by both mining and tourism, so why should it continue to receive such special treatment? There is a demand for skilled and business migration in all states, and the federal minister does Australia a great disservice by favouring one state over others. Maybe it is because there are more marginal seats in South Australia. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
Skilled migrants who arrive on a skilled regional sponsored visa are allowed to live in metropolitan Adelaide under a regional classification; migrants in Western Australia, under the same scheme, have to live in regional areas for three years. In other words, they cannot live in Perth. This decision astounded not only me, but also many industry groups, given the demands for skilled labour that we currently face in Western Australia. In a doorstop interview last month, Minister Andrews justified his decision on the following grounds - Well South Australia’s been unique because it has got the old population, it’s had low fertility rates and if you look at the projection, if nothing is done about that you would see a dramatic decline in South Australia’s population after about the year 2030. Now you can’t wait until 2020 or 2030 to address that issue, you have to start addressing it now. Adelaide is not in need of special regional migration status treatment. Adelaide’s population has increased to more than a million people and its economy has been boosted by both mining and tourism, so why should it continue to receive such special treatment? There is a demand for skilled and business migration in all states, and the federal minister does Australia a great disservice by favouring one state over others. Maybe it is because there are more marginal seats in South Australia. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
In a doorstop interview last month, Minister Andrews justified his decision on the following grounds - Well South Australia’s been unique because it has got the old population, it’s had low fertility rates and if you look at the projection, if nothing is done about that you would see a dramatic decline in South Australia’s population after about the year 2030. Now you can’t wait until 2020 or 2030 to address that issue, you have to start addressing it now. Adelaide is not in need of special regional migration status treatment. Adelaide’s population has increased to more than a million people and its economy has been boosted by both mining and tourism, so why should it continue to receive such special treatment? There is a demand for skilled and business migration in all states, and the federal minister does Australia a great disservice by favouring one state over others. Maybe it is because there are more marginal seats in South Australia. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
Ms M.M. QUIRK : I think that members on both sides of the house would benefit from learning what the figures are. In 2006-07, this preferential migration status resulted in Adelaide receiving four out of five of all skilled independent regional visas approved across Australia. It would be very helpful if Canberra realised the magnitude of what is happening in Western Australia and stopped putting obstacles in our way that stifle economic growth. Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
Several members interjected. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Order! Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
Ms M.M. QUIRK : I know that all members will agree that this is very unfair treatment and it is nonsensical. Canberra’s migration policy ignores Western Australia’s great growth potential and the needs of industry in the future. My view is that Canberra has been using the Australian Football League draft system model to craft its migration policy, whereby underperforming teams get all the help. The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
The DEPUTY SPEAKER : Members, if an interjection is made in an appropriate way or if it is intelligent and indeed witty, it usually has a chance of getting past me. Unfortunately, for the member for Vasse and member for Dawesville, neither applies, so they are both called to order for the first time.
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