❓ Premier Gallop defends the Northbridge curfew, citing its success in improving safety and amenity, while criticizing the opposition and extending an offer of cooperation to the Youth Affairs Council.
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Is the Premier aware that the Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia is threatening to mount a legal challenge to the Northbridge curfew on the grounds that the policy discriminates against young people? Dr G.I. GALLOP
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I am aware that those comments have been made by the Youth Affairs Council about a policy that my Government has introduced with the support of the businesses and the people who live in Northbridge, and with the support of the people of Western Australia, but unfortunately without the support of the Opposition. This policy has been a success. I am proud to say that the Government in Western Australia today is willing to stand up and make sure that the community functions properly. That is not always easy, because many issues must be addressed, if interest groups and others oppose what we do. This Government will not shy away from these hard decisions. This policy was developed for two reasons: first, there was a growing problem of young, unsupervised youth in Northbridge causing problems for the community in that area; and, secondly, the Government wanted to reduce the incidence of violent, aggressive and antisocial behaviour by young people by trying to turn these young people around. As Premier of Western Australia, I will not sit back and accept the proposition that it is a good thing for young people, some aged seven, eight, nine and 10, to be unsupervised in Northbridge late at night and early in the morning. That is not freedom, that is despair, and we will turn those young people around. Look at this! The Opposition opposes us when we do this on behalf of the people. This policy is based upon child welfare and public amenity. Opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Here we go again: abuse, abuse and abuse! That is all this Leader of the Opposition can do. He should do an analysis of all his media clips and comments. If the Leader of the Opposition did that, he would see someone who is incapable of facing up to his responsibilities to the people of this State. Since the introduction of this policy on Saturday 28 June, 239 children and young people have been assisted and assessed and returned to a safe place or a safe person. In other words, we have taken those young people out of a situation of risk and vulnerability and have brought them back to safety. That is what the Government has to do for young people. A comprehensive follow-up is conducted every week involving a number of government agencies and non-government organisations. We have had good reports about the policy. The amenity of Northbridge has improved. The number of incidents of antisocial and violent behaviour has diminished. The businesses and the people who live in Northbridge tell us that the feeling in Northbridge is now much better. What was an impending crisis in relations between young people and the businesses and residents in that area has been avoided by our policy. I would much prefer to work with the Youth Affairs Council to deal with the problem of unsupervised youth. My hand of cooperation is still extended to the council to work with me and my Government to bring about changes for those young people. However, I make it absolutely clear that I will not stand by while people as young as seven, eight and nine are on the streets of Northbridge - an entertainment zone - unsupervised, vulnerable and at risk. We now have a Government that will stand up for the rights of our young people and make the tough decisions so that Western Australia can achieve a framework and environment of amenity for all the citizens of this State. The SPEAKER: Order! I call to order the members for Nedlands, Hillarys and Warren-Blackwood.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: I am aware that those comments have been made by the Youth Affairs Council about a policy that my Government has introduced with the support of the businesses and the people who live in Northbridge, and with the support of the people of Western Australia, but unfortunately without the support of the Opposition. This policy has been a success. I am proud to say that the Government in Western Australia today is willing to stand up and make sure that the community functions properly. That is not always easy, because many issues must be addressed, if interest groups and others oppose what we do. This Government will not shy away from these hard decisions. This policy was developed for two reasons: first, there was a growing problem of young, unsupervised youth in Northbridge causing problems for the community in that area; and, secondly, the Government wanted to reduce the incidence of violent, aggressive and antisocial behaviour by young people by trying to turn these young people around. As Premier of Western Australia, I will not sit back and accept the proposition that it is a good thing for young people, some aged seven, eight, nine and 10, to be unsupervised in Northbridge late at night and early in the morning. That is not freedom, that is despair, and we will turn those young people around. Look at this! The Opposition opposes us when we do this on behalf of the people. This policy is based upon child welfare and public amenity. Opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Here we go again: abuse, abuse and abuse! That is all this Leader of the Opposition can do. He should do an analysis of all his media clips and comments. If the Leader of the Opposition did that, he would see someone who is incapable of facing up to his responsibilities to the people of this State. Since the introduction of this policy on Saturday 28 June, 239 children and young people have been assisted and assessed and returned to a safe place or a safe person. In other words, we have taken those young people out of a situation of risk and vulnerability and have brought them back to safety. That is what the Government has to do for young people. A comprehensive follow-up is conducted every week involving a number of government agencies and non-government organisations. We have had good reports about the policy. The amenity of Northbridge has improved. The number of incidents of antisocial and violent behaviour has diminished. The businesses and the people who live in Northbridge tell us that the feeling in Northbridge is now much better. What was an impending crisis in relations between young people and the businesses and residents in that area has been avoided by our policy. I would much prefer to work with the Youth Affairs Council to deal with the problem of unsupervised youth. My hand of cooperation is still extended to the council to work with me and my Government to bring about changes for those young people. However, I make it absolutely clear that I will not stand by while people as young as seven, eight and nine are on the streets of Northbridge - an entertainment zone - unsupervised, vulnerable and at risk. We now have a Government that will stand up for the rights of our young people and make the tough decisions so that Western Australia can achieve a framework and environment of amenity for all the citizens of this State. The SPEAKER: Order! I call to order the members for Nedlands, Hillarys and Warren-Blackwood.
I am aware that those comments have been made by the Youth Affairs Council about a policy that my Government has introduced with the support of the businesses and the people who live in Northbridge, and with the support of the people of Western Australia, but unfortunately without the support of the Opposition. This policy has been a success. I am proud to say that the Government in Western Australia today is willing to stand up and make sure that the community functions properly. That is not always easy, because many issues must be addressed, if interest groups and others oppose what we do. This Government will not shy away from these hard decisions. This policy was developed for two reasons: first, there was a growing problem of young, unsupervised youth in Northbridge causing problems for the community in that area; and, secondly, the Government wanted to reduce the incidence of violent, aggressive and antisocial behaviour by young people by trying to turn these young people around. As Premier of Western Australia, I will not sit back and accept the proposition that it is a good thing for young people, some aged seven, eight, nine and 10, to be unsupervised in Northbridge late at night and early in the morning. That is not freedom, that is despair, and we will turn those young people around. Look at this! The Opposition opposes us when we do this on behalf of the people. This policy is based upon child welfare and public amenity. Opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Here we go again: abuse, abuse and abuse! That is all this Leader of the Opposition can do. He should do an analysis of all his media clips and comments. If the Leader of the Opposition did that, he would see someone who is incapable of facing up to his responsibilities to the people of this State. Since the introduction of this policy on Saturday 28 June, 239 children and young people have been assisted and assessed and returned to a safe place or a safe person. In other words, we have taken those young people out of a situation of risk and vulnerability and have brought them back to safety. That is what the Government has to do for young people. A comprehensive follow-up is conducted every week involving a number of government agencies and non-government organisations. We have had good reports about the policy. The amenity of Northbridge has improved. The number of incidents of antisocial and violent behaviour has diminished. The businesses and the people who live in Northbridge tell us that the feeling in Northbridge is now much better. What was an impending crisis in relations between young people and the businesses and residents in that area has been avoided by our policy. I would much prefer to work with the Youth Affairs Council to deal with the problem of unsupervised youth. My hand of cooperation is still extended to the council to work with me and my Government to bring about changes for those young people. However, I make it absolutely clear that I will not stand by while people as young as seven, eight and nine are on the streets of Northbridge - an entertainment zone - unsupervised, vulnerable and at risk. We now have a Government that will stand up for the rights of our young people and make the tough decisions so that Western Australia can achieve a framework and environment of amenity for all the citizens of this State. The SPEAKER: Order! I call to order the members for Nedlands, Hillarys and Warren-Blackwood.
Look at this! The Opposition opposes us when we do this on behalf of the people. This policy is based upon child welfare and public amenity. Opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Here we go again: abuse, abuse and abuse! That is all this Leader of the Opposition can do. He should do an analysis of all his media clips and comments. If the Leader of the Opposition did that, he would see someone who is incapable of facing up to his responsibilities to the people of this State. Since the introduction of this policy on Saturday 28 June, 239 children and young people have been assisted and assessed and returned to a safe place or a safe person. In other words, we have taken those young people out of a situation of risk and vulnerability and have brought them back to safety. That is what the Government has to do for young people. A comprehensive follow-up is conducted every week involving a number of government agencies and non-government organisations. We have had good reports about the policy. The amenity of Northbridge has improved. The number of incidents of antisocial and violent behaviour has diminished. The businesses and the people who live in Northbridge tell us that the feeling in Northbridge is now much better. What was an impending crisis in relations between young people and the businesses and residents in that area has been avoided by our policy. I would much prefer to work with the Youth Affairs Council to deal with the problem of unsupervised youth. My hand of cooperation is still extended to the council to work with me and my Government to bring about changes for those young people. However, I make it absolutely clear that I will not stand by while people as young as seven, eight and nine are on the streets of Northbridge - an entertainment zone - unsupervised, vulnerable and at risk. We now have a Government that will stand up for the rights of our young people and make the tough decisions so that Western Australia can achieve a framework and environment of amenity for all the citizens of this State. The SPEAKER: Order! I call to order the members for Nedlands, Hillarys and Warren-Blackwood.
Opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Here we go again: abuse, abuse and abuse! That is all this Leader of the Opposition can do. He should do an analysis of all his media clips and comments. If the Leader of the Opposition did that, he would see someone who is incapable of facing up to his responsibilities to the people of this State. Since the introduction of this policy on Saturday 28 June, 239 children and young people have been assisted and assessed and returned to a safe place or a safe person. In other words, we have taken those young people out of a situation of risk and vulnerability and have brought them back to safety. That is what the Government has to do for young people. A comprehensive follow-up is conducted every week involving a number of government agencies and non-government organisations. We have had good reports about the policy. The amenity of Northbridge has improved. The number of incidents of antisocial and violent behaviour has diminished. The businesses and the people who live in Northbridge tell us that the feeling in Northbridge is now much better. What was an impending crisis in relations between young people and the businesses and residents in that area has been avoided by our policy. I would much prefer to work with the Youth Affairs Council to deal with the problem of unsupervised youth. My hand of cooperation is still extended to the council to work with me and my Government to bring about changes for those young people. However, I make it absolutely clear that I will not stand by while people as young as seven, eight and nine are on the streets of Northbridge - an entertainment zone - unsupervised, vulnerable and at risk. We now have a Government that will stand up for the rights of our young people and make the tough decisions so that Western Australia can achieve a framework and environment of amenity for all the citizens of this State. The SPEAKER: Order! I call to order the members for Nedlands, Hillarys and Warren-Blackwood.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: Here we go again: abuse, abuse and abuse! That is all this Leader of the Opposition can do. He should do an analysis of all his media clips and comments. If the Leader of the Opposition did that, he would see someone who is incapable of facing up to his responsibilities to the people of this State. Since the introduction of this policy on Saturday 28 June, 239 children and young people have been assisted and assessed and returned to a safe place or a safe person. In other words, we have taken those young people out of a situation of risk and vulnerability and have brought them back to safety. That is what the Government has to do for young people. A comprehensive follow-up is conducted every week involving a number of government agencies and non-government organisations. We have had good reports about the policy. The amenity of Northbridge has improved. The number of incidents of antisocial and violent behaviour has diminished. The businesses and the people who live in Northbridge tell us that the feeling in Northbridge is now much better. What was an impending crisis in relations between young people and the businesses and residents in that area has been avoided by our policy. I would much prefer to work with the Youth Affairs Council to deal with the problem of unsupervised youth. My hand of cooperation is still extended to the council to work with me and my Government to bring about changes for those young people. However, I make it absolutely clear that I will not stand by while people as young as seven, eight and nine are on the streets of Northbridge - an entertainment zone - unsupervised, vulnerable and at risk. We now have a Government that will stand up for the rights of our young people and make the tough decisions so that Western Australia can achieve a framework and environment of amenity for all the citizens of this State. The SPEAKER: Order! I call to order the members for Nedlands, Hillarys and Warren-Blackwood.
Since the introduction of this policy on Saturday 28 June, 239 children and young people have been assisted and assessed and returned to a safe place or a safe person. In other words, we have taken those young people out of a situation of risk and vulnerability and have brought them back to safety. That is what the Government has to do for young people. A comprehensive follow-up is conducted every week involving a number of government agencies and non-government organisations. We have had good reports about the policy. The amenity of Northbridge has improved. The number of incidents of antisocial and violent behaviour has diminished. The businesses and the people who live in Northbridge tell us that the feeling in Northbridge is now much better. What was an impending crisis in relations between young people and the businesses and residents in that area has been avoided by our policy. I would much prefer to work with the Youth Affairs Council to deal with the problem of unsupervised youth. My hand of cooperation is still extended to the council to work with me and my Government to bring about changes for those young people. However, I make it absolutely clear that I will not stand by while people as young as seven, eight and nine are on the streets of Northbridge - an entertainment zone - unsupervised, vulnerable and at risk. We now have a Government that will stand up for the rights of our young people and make the tough decisions so that Western Australia can achieve a framework and environment of amenity for all the citizens of this State. The SPEAKER: Order! I call to order the members for Nedlands, Hillarys and Warren-Blackwood.
The SPEAKER: Order! I call to order the members for Nedlands, Hillarys and Warren-Blackwood.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: I am aware that those comments have been made by the Youth Affairs Council about a policy that my Government has introduced with the support of the businesses and the people who live in Northbridge, and with the support of the people of Western Australia, but unfortunately without the support of the Opposition. This policy has been a success. I am proud to say that the Government in Western Australia today is willing to stand up and make sure that the community functions properly. That is not always easy, because many issues must be addressed, if interest groups and others oppose what we do. This Government will not shy away from these hard decisions. This policy was developed for two reasons: first, there was a growing problem of young, unsupervised youth in Northbridge causing problems for the community in that area; and, secondly, the Government wanted to reduce the incidence of violent, aggressive and antisocial behaviour by young people by trying to turn these young people around. As Premier of Western Australia, I will not sit back and accept the proposition that it is a good thing for young people, some aged seven, eight, nine and 10, to be unsupervised in Northbridge late at night and early in the morning. That is not freedom, that is despair, and we will turn those young people around. Look at this! The Opposition opposes us when we do this on behalf of the people. This policy is based upon child welfare and public amenity. Opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Here we go again: abuse, abuse and abuse! That is all this Leader of the Opposition can do. He should do an analysis of all his media clips and comments. If the Leader of the Opposition did that, he would see someone who is incapable of facing up to his responsibilities to the people of this State. Since the introduction of this policy on Saturday 28 June, 239 children and young people have been assisted and assessed and returned to a safe place or a safe person. In other words, we have taken those young people out of a situation of risk and vulnerability and have brought them back to safety. That is what the Government has to do for young people. A comprehensive follow-up is conducted every week involving a number of government agencies and non-government organisations. We have had good reports about the policy. The amenity of Northbridge has improved. The number of incidents of antisocial and violent behaviour has diminished. The businesses and the people who live in Northbridge tell us that the feeling in Northbridge is now much better. What was an impending crisis in relations between young people and the businesses and residents in that area has been avoided by our policy. I would much prefer to work with the Youth Affairs Council to deal with the problem of unsupervised youth. My hand of cooperation is still extended to the council to work with me and my Government to bring about changes for those young people. However, I make it absolutely clear that I will not stand by while people as young as seven, eight and nine are on the streets of Northbridge - an entertainment zone - unsupervised, vulnerable and at risk. We now have a Government that will stand up for the rights of our young people and make the tough decisions so that Western Australia can achieve a framework and environment of amenity for all the citizens of this State. The SPEAKER: Order! I call to order the members for Nedlands, Hillarys and Warren-Blackwood.
I am aware that those comments have been made by the Youth Affairs Council about a policy that my Government has introduced with the support of the businesses and the people who live in Northbridge, and with the support of the people of Western Australia, but unfortunately without the support of the Opposition. This policy has been a success. I am proud to say that the Government in Western Australia today is willing to stand up and make sure that the community functions properly. That is not always easy, because many issues must be addressed, if interest groups and others oppose what we do. This Government will not shy away from these hard decisions. This policy was developed for two reasons: first, there was a growing problem of young, unsupervised youth in Northbridge causing problems for the community in that area; and, secondly, the Government wanted to reduce the incidence of violent, aggressive and antisocial behaviour by young people by trying to turn these young people around. As Premier of Western Australia, I will not sit back and accept the proposition that it is a good thing for young people, some aged seven, eight, nine and 10, to be unsupervised in Northbridge late at night and early in the morning. That is not freedom, that is despair, and we will turn those young people around. Look at this! The Opposition opposes us when we do this on behalf of the people. This policy is based upon child welfare and public amenity. Opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Here we go again: abuse, abuse and abuse! That is all this Leader of the Opposition can do. He should do an analysis of all his media clips and comments. If the Leader of the Opposition did that, he would see someone who is incapable of facing up to his responsibilities to the people of this State. Since the introduction of this policy on Saturday 28 June, 239 children and young people have been assisted and assessed and returned to a safe place or a safe person. In other words, we have taken those young people out of a situation of risk and vulnerability and have brought them back to safety. That is what the Government has to do for young people. A comprehensive follow-up is conducted every week involving a number of government agencies and non-government organisations. We have had good reports about the policy. The amenity of Northbridge has improved. The number of incidents of antisocial and violent behaviour has diminished. The businesses and the people who live in Northbridge tell us that the feeling in Northbridge is now much better. What was an impending crisis in relations between young people and the businesses and residents in that area has been avoided by our policy. I would much prefer to work with the Youth Affairs Council to deal with the problem of unsupervised youth. My hand of cooperation is still extended to the council to work with me and my Government to bring about changes for those young people. However, I make it absolutely clear that I will not stand by while people as young as seven, eight and nine are on the streets of Northbridge - an entertainment zone - unsupervised, vulnerable and at risk. We now have a Government that will stand up for the rights of our young people and make the tough decisions so that Western Australia can achieve a framework and environment of amenity for all the citizens of this State. The SPEAKER: Order! I call to order the members for Nedlands, Hillarys and Warren-Blackwood.
Look at this! The Opposition opposes us when we do this on behalf of the people. This policy is based upon child welfare and public amenity. Opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Here we go again: abuse, abuse and abuse! That is all this Leader of the Opposition can do. He should do an analysis of all his media clips and comments. If the Leader of the Opposition did that, he would see someone who is incapable of facing up to his responsibilities to the people of this State. Since the introduction of this policy on Saturday 28 June, 239 children and young people have been assisted and assessed and returned to a safe place or a safe person. In other words, we have taken those young people out of a situation of risk and vulnerability and have brought them back to safety. That is what the Government has to do for young people. A comprehensive follow-up is conducted every week involving a number of government agencies and non-government organisations. We have had good reports about the policy. The amenity of Northbridge has improved. The number of incidents of antisocial and violent behaviour has diminished. The businesses and the people who live in Northbridge tell us that the feeling in Northbridge is now much better. What was an impending crisis in relations between young people and the businesses and residents in that area has been avoided by our policy. I would much prefer to work with the Youth Affairs Council to deal with the problem of unsupervised youth. My hand of cooperation is still extended to the council to work with me and my Government to bring about changes for those young people. However, I make it absolutely clear that I will not stand by while people as young as seven, eight and nine are on the streets of Northbridge - an entertainment zone - unsupervised, vulnerable and at risk. We now have a Government that will stand up for the rights of our young people and make the tough decisions so that Western Australia can achieve a framework and environment of amenity for all the citizens of this State. The SPEAKER: Order! I call to order the members for Nedlands, Hillarys and Warren-Blackwood.
Opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Here we go again: abuse, abuse and abuse! That is all this Leader of the Opposition can do. He should do an analysis of all his media clips and comments. If the Leader of the Opposition did that, he would see someone who is incapable of facing up to his responsibilities to the people of this State. Since the introduction of this policy on Saturday 28 June, 239 children and young people have been assisted and assessed and returned to a safe place or a safe person. In other words, we have taken those young people out of a situation of risk and vulnerability and have brought them back to safety. That is what the Government has to do for young people. A comprehensive follow-up is conducted every week involving a number of government agencies and non-government organisations. We have had good reports about the policy. The amenity of Northbridge has improved. The number of incidents of antisocial and violent behaviour has diminished. The businesses and the people who live in Northbridge tell us that the feeling in Northbridge is now much better. What was an impending crisis in relations between young people and the businesses and residents in that area has been avoided by our policy. I would much prefer to work with the Youth Affairs Council to deal with the problem of unsupervised youth. My hand of cooperation is still extended to the council to work with me and my Government to bring about changes for those young people. However, I make it absolutely clear that I will not stand by while people as young as seven, eight and nine are on the streets of Northbridge - an entertainment zone - unsupervised, vulnerable and at risk. We now have a Government that will stand up for the rights of our young people and make the tough decisions so that Western Australia can achieve a framework and environment of amenity for all the citizens of this State. The SPEAKER: Order! I call to order the members for Nedlands, Hillarys and Warren-Blackwood.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: Here we go again: abuse, abuse and abuse! That is all this Leader of the Opposition can do. He should do an analysis of all his media clips and comments. If the Leader of the Opposition did that, he would see someone who is incapable of facing up to his responsibilities to the people of this State. Since the introduction of this policy on Saturday 28 June, 239 children and young people have been assisted and assessed and returned to a safe place or a safe person. In other words, we have taken those young people out of a situation of risk and vulnerability and have brought them back to safety. That is what the Government has to do for young people. A comprehensive follow-up is conducted every week involving a number of government agencies and non-government organisations. We have had good reports about the policy. The amenity of Northbridge has improved. The number of incidents of antisocial and violent behaviour has diminished. The businesses and the people who live in Northbridge tell us that the feeling in Northbridge is now much better. What was an impending crisis in relations between young people and the businesses and residents in that area has been avoided by our policy. I would much prefer to work with the Youth Affairs Council to deal with the problem of unsupervised youth. My hand of cooperation is still extended to the council to work with me and my Government to bring about changes for those young people. However, I make it absolutely clear that I will not stand by while people as young as seven, eight and nine are on the streets of Northbridge - an entertainment zone - unsupervised, vulnerable and at risk. We now have a Government that will stand up for the rights of our young people and make the tough decisions so that Western Australia can achieve a framework and environment of amenity for all the citizens of this State. The SPEAKER: Order! I call to order the members for Nedlands, Hillarys and Warren-Blackwood.
Since the introduction of this policy on Saturday 28 June, 239 children and young people have been assisted and assessed and returned to a safe place or a safe person. In other words, we have taken those young people out of a situation of risk and vulnerability and have brought them back to safety. That is what the Government has to do for young people. A comprehensive follow-up is conducted every week involving a number of government agencies and non-government organisations. We have had good reports about the policy. The amenity of Northbridge has improved. The number of incidents of antisocial and violent behaviour has diminished. The businesses and the people who live in Northbridge tell us that the feeling in Northbridge is now much better. What was an impending crisis in relations between young people and the businesses and residents in that area has been avoided by our policy. I would much prefer to work with the Youth Affairs Council to deal with the problem of unsupervised youth. My hand of cooperation is still extended to the council to work with me and my Government to bring about changes for those young people. However, I make it absolutely clear that I will not stand by while people as young as seven, eight and nine are on the streets of Northbridge - an entertainment zone - unsupervised, vulnerable and at risk. We now have a Government that will stand up for the rights of our young people and make the tough decisions so that Western Australia can achieve a framework and environment of amenity for all the citizens of this State. The SPEAKER: Order! I call to order the members for Nedlands, Hillarys and Warren-Blackwood.
The SPEAKER: Order! I call to order the members for Nedlands, Hillarys and Warren-Blackwood.
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