❓ Question regarding the Westport Taskforce and Maritime Union of Australia (MUA), specifically asking the Premier to reconsider port options including Roe 8 and 9. The Premier accuses the Liberal Party of endorsing MUA policy.
AnsweredQoN 774Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
WESTPORT TASKFORCE —
MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA
774. Mrs L.M. HARVEY to the Premier:
I have a supplementary question.
Will the Premier now direct the minister to go back to the drawing board and
undertake an unbiased evaluation of port options, including the construction of
Roe 8 and 9, which will address significant road safety and congestion issues?
MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA
774. Mrs L.M. HARVEY to the Premier:
I have a supplementary question.
Will the Premier now direct the minister to go back to the drawing board and
undertake an unbiased evaluation of port options, including the construction of
Roe 8 and 9, which will address significant road safety and congestion issues?
AnswerView source ↗
Clearly, the leader of the Liberal
Party is supporting the MUA's position. She is endorsing what the MUA
has to say. What has happened to the Liberal Party in Western Australia?
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER : Members on my
right!
Mr M. McGOWAN : It is now
endorsing MUA policy. We went to the state election with a clear commitment for
a long-term solution to freight and trade in the south west of Western Australia.
Mr A. Krsticevic interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for
Carine, please.
Mr M. McGOWAN : We all know
that eventually Fremantle port is going to fill. We went to the election with a
long-term plan to resolve that issue. We are not going to be bullied by the
Liberal Party or its friends in the MUA.
Party is supporting the MUA's position. She is endorsing what the MUA
has to say. What has happened to the Liberal Party in Western Australia?
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER : Members on my
right!
Mr M. McGOWAN : It is now
endorsing MUA policy. We went to the state election with a clear commitment for
a long-term solution to freight and trade in the south west of Western Australia.
Mr A. Krsticevic interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for
Carine, please.
Mr M. McGOWAN : We all know
that eventually Fremantle port is going to fill. We went to the election with a
long-term plan to resolve that issue. We are not going to be bullied by the
Liberal Party or its friends in the MUA.
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