❓ Opposition Leader questions the Transport Minister's credibility due to broken promises on transport projects. The Minister defends the government's infrastructure delivery record, emphasizing the importance of an integrated transport plan.
AnsweredQoN 1007Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
MAJOR ARTERIAL FREEWAYS — USER-PAYS SYSTEM
1007. Mr M. McGOWAN to the Minister for
Transport:
I have a supplementary question. How
can anyone believe anything the minister says in the transport portfolio when
he and his government broke promises on Ellenbrook rail, tier 3 rail and the
Metro Area Express light rail? How can we believe him?
1007. Mr M. McGOWAN to the Minister for
Transport:
I have a supplementary question. How
can anyone believe anything the minister says in the transport portfolio when
he and his government broke promises on Ellenbrook rail, tier 3 rail and the
Metro Area Express light rail? How can we believe him?
AnswerView source ↗
I think this government can stand on
its record for what it is delivering for the people of Western Australia.
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER : Members!
Mr
D.C. NALDER : The Leader of the Opposition stood in this house and talked
about credibility in this place, and said there will be an increase of tens of
thousands of extra trucks due to the closure of tier 3. I have proved that that
is a fallacy—that is not the case. This government has a fantastic
record of delivering. We are delivering more infrastructure for roads than the
opposition ever did in its time in government.
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER : Members!
Mr D.C. NALDER :
Opposition members believe the only solution for Perth is trains. They continue
to push that line, yet 50 per cent of vehicles —
Ms J.M. Freeman interjected.
The SPEAKER : Thank you, member for Mirrabooka. I call
you to order for the first time.
Mr D.C. NALDER :
Fifty per cent of vehicles on our roads are commercial. I tell members what,
this city is transforming and is anticipated to grow exceptionally over the
next decades. If we do not make this an integrated plan to ensure that we cater
for both public transport and our road network, with 50 per cent of vehicles
being commercial vehicles, this city will lock up.
Mr D.A. Templeman interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for Mandurah, I call you to order
for the first time. Minister, just wind this up, please.
Mr D.C. NALDER : It
is appropriate that the parliamentary secretary be investigating different
transport systems and how they operate and that he report to Parliament. We are
very clear that under this government we will not introduce a toll for private
vehicles.
its record for what it is delivering for the people of Western Australia.
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER : Members!
Mr
D.C. NALDER : The Leader of the Opposition stood in this house and talked
about credibility in this place, and said there will be an increase of tens of
thousands of extra trucks due to the closure of tier 3. I have proved that that
is a fallacy—that is not the case. This government has a fantastic
record of delivering. We are delivering more infrastructure for roads than the
opposition ever did in its time in government.
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER : Members!
Mr D.C. NALDER :
Opposition members believe the only solution for Perth is trains. They continue
to push that line, yet 50 per cent of vehicles —
Ms J.M. Freeman interjected.
The SPEAKER : Thank you, member for Mirrabooka. I call
you to order for the first time.
Mr D.C. NALDER :
Fifty per cent of vehicles on our roads are commercial. I tell members what,
this city is transforming and is anticipated to grow exceptionally over the
next decades. If we do not make this an integrated plan to ensure that we cater
for both public transport and our road network, with 50 per cent of vehicles
being commercial vehicles, this city will lock up.
Mr D.A. Templeman interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for Mandurah, I call you to order
for the first time. Minister, just wind this up, please.
Mr D.C. NALDER : It
is appropriate that the parliamentary secretary be investigating different
transport systems and how they operate and that he report to Parliament. We are
very clear that under this government we will not introduce a toll for private
vehicles.
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