❓ Question regarding the potential impact of the James Price Point gas hub on Broome, including housing costs, CPI, and preventative measures. The Premier deflects, citing extensive studies and promising to provide detailed answers if the questions are resubmitted on notice.
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JAMES PRICE POINT GAS HUB — IMPACT ON BROOME
I refer to the James Price Point gas hub north of Broome, and as a result of this development, I ask — (1) What is the estimated increase in the cost of housing and rent in Broome? (2) What is the estimated increase in the consumer price index in Broome as a result of the gas hub? (3) What measures does the Premier have in place to avoid the cost and housing price increases experienced in Karratha and Port Hedland? (4) Will the Premier now go to Broome to explain to the local community what he will do to prevent cost-of-living impacts on Broome residents? Mr C.J. BARNETT
I refer to the James Price Point gas hub north of Broome, and as a result of this development, I ask — (1) What is the estimated increase in the cost of housing and rent in Broome? (2) What is the estimated increase in the consumer price index in Broome as a result of the gas hub? (3) What measures does the Premier have in place to avoid the cost and housing price increases experienced in Karratha and Port Hedland? (4) Will the Premier now go to Broome to explain to the local community what he will do to prevent cost-of-living impacts on Broome residents? Mr C.J. BARNETT
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(1)–(4) An enormous amount of study has been done about the whole James Price Point development proposal and the precinct—a technical study, heritage studies, environmental studies, social impact studies and Aboriginal community studies. It goes on and on. The first part of the member’s question requires detailed information. If the member genuinely wants that and if it is available, if the member puts it on notice, I will do my best to provide that to him. Mr M. McGowan : It’s a big issue. You should have some answers. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes. The member asked for some information. I do not have that off the top of my head, but if that question can be answered, it will be answered. Broome does not have a CPI, by the way. The member does not even understand that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Can you give us some general comments on the cost of living in Broome? Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member asked quite specific questions. Did the Leader of the Opposition ask the question? I will sit down if the Leader of the Opposition wants to ask the next question of me. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’m asking that question. Mr C.J. BARNETT : You are not asking this one. The Leader of the Opposition has already had his go. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I am trying to, but the member’s friend keeps trying to — The SPEAKER : I notice that the member for Rockingham has asked some questions in this place, and I would certainly like to hear the answers to them myself, member for Rockingham. I do not think the Premier needs any assistance and nor does the member for Rockingham in asking the questions. Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
(1) What is the estimated increase in the cost of housing and rent in Broome? (2) What is the estimated increase in the consumer price index in Broome as a result of the gas hub? (3) What measures does the Premier have in place to avoid the cost and housing price increases experienced in Karratha and Port Hedland? (4) Will the Premier now go to Broome to explain to the local community what he will do to prevent cost-of-living impacts on Broome residents? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(4) An enormous amount of study has been done about the whole James Price Point development proposal and the precinct—a technical study, heritage studies, environmental studies, social impact studies and Aboriginal community studies. It goes on and on. The first part of the member’s question requires detailed information. If the member genuinely wants that and if it is available, if the member puts it on notice, I will do my best to provide that to him. Mr M. McGowan : It’s a big issue. You should have some answers. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes. The member asked for some information. I do not have that off the top of my head, but if that question can be answered, it will be answered. Broome does not have a CPI, by the way. The member does not even understand that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Can you give us some general comments on the cost of living in Broome? Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member asked quite specific questions. Did the Leader of the Opposition ask the question? I will sit down if the Leader of the Opposition wants to ask the next question of me. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’m asking that question. Mr C.J. BARNETT : You are not asking this one. The Leader of the Opposition has already had his go. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I am trying to, but the member’s friend keeps trying to — The SPEAKER : I notice that the member for Rockingham has asked some questions in this place, and I would certainly like to hear the answers to them myself, member for Rockingham. I do not think the Premier needs any assistance and nor does the member for Rockingham in asking the questions. Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
(2) What is the estimated increase in the consumer price index in Broome as a result of the gas hub? (3) What measures does the Premier have in place to avoid the cost and housing price increases experienced in Karratha and Port Hedland? (4) Will the Premier now go to Broome to explain to the local community what he will do to prevent cost-of-living impacts on Broome residents? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(4) An enormous amount of study has been done about the whole James Price Point development proposal and the precinct—a technical study, heritage studies, environmental studies, social impact studies and Aboriginal community studies. It goes on and on. The first part of the member’s question requires detailed information. If the member genuinely wants that and if it is available, if the member puts it on notice, I will do my best to provide that to him. Mr M. McGowan : It’s a big issue. You should have some answers. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes. The member asked for some information. I do not have that off the top of my head, but if that question can be answered, it will be answered. Broome does not have a CPI, by the way. The member does not even understand that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Can you give us some general comments on the cost of living in Broome? Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member asked quite specific questions. Did the Leader of the Opposition ask the question? I will sit down if the Leader of the Opposition wants to ask the next question of me. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’m asking that question. Mr C.J. BARNETT : You are not asking this one. The Leader of the Opposition has already had his go. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I am trying to, but the member’s friend keeps trying to — The SPEAKER : I notice that the member for Rockingham has asked some questions in this place, and I would certainly like to hear the answers to them myself, member for Rockingham. I do not think the Premier needs any assistance and nor does the member for Rockingham in asking the questions. Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
(3) What measures does the Premier have in place to avoid the cost and housing price increases experienced in Karratha and Port Hedland? (4) Will the Premier now go to Broome to explain to the local community what he will do to prevent cost-of-living impacts on Broome residents? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(4) An enormous amount of study has been done about the whole James Price Point development proposal and the precinct—a technical study, heritage studies, environmental studies, social impact studies and Aboriginal community studies. It goes on and on. The first part of the member’s question requires detailed information. If the member genuinely wants that and if it is available, if the member puts it on notice, I will do my best to provide that to him. Mr M. McGowan : It’s a big issue. You should have some answers. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes. The member asked for some information. I do not have that off the top of my head, but if that question can be answered, it will be answered. Broome does not have a CPI, by the way. The member does not even understand that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Can you give us some general comments on the cost of living in Broome? Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member asked quite specific questions. Did the Leader of the Opposition ask the question? I will sit down if the Leader of the Opposition wants to ask the next question of me. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’m asking that question. Mr C.J. BARNETT : You are not asking this one. The Leader of the Opposition has already had his go. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I am trying to, but the member’s friend keeps trying to — The SPEAKER : I notice that the member for Rockingham has asked some questions in this place, and I would certainly like to hear the answers to them myself, member for Rockingham. I do not think the Premier needs any assistance and nor does the member for Rockingham in asking the questions. Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
(4) Will the Premier now go to Broome to explain to the local community what he will do to prevent cost-of-living impacts on Broome residents? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(4) An enormous amount of study has been done about the whole James Price Point development proposal and the precinct—a technical study, heritage studies, environmental studies, social impact studies and Aboriginal community studies. It goes on and on. The first part of the member’s question requires detailed information. If the member genuinely wants that and if it is available, if the member puts it on notice, I will do my best to provide that to him. Mr M. McGowan : It’s a big issue. You should have some answers. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes. The member asked for some information. I do not have that off the top of my head, but if that question can be answered, it will be answered. Broome does not have a CPI, by the way. The member does not even understand that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Can you give us some general comments on the cost of living in Broome? Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member asked quite specific questions. Did the Leader of the Opposition ask the question? I will sit down if the Leader of the Opposition wants to ask the next question of me. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’m asking that question. Mr C.J. BARNETT : You are not asking this one. The Leader of the Opposition has already had his go. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I am trying to, but the member’s friend keeps trying to — The SPEAKER : I notice that the member for Rockingham has asked some questions in this place, and I would certainly like to hear the answers to them myself, member for Rockingham. I do not think the Premier needs any assistance and nor does the member for Rockingham in asking the questions. Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(4) An enormous amount of study has been done about the whole James Price Point development proposal and the precinct—a technical study, heritage studies, environmental studies, social impact studies and Aboriginal community studies. It goes on and on. The first part of the member’s question requires detailed information. If the member genuinely wants that and if it is available, if the member puts it on notice, I will do my best to provide that to him. Mr M. McGowan : It’s a big issue. You should have some answers. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes. The member asked for some information. I do not have that off the top of my head, but if that question can be answered, it will be answered. Broome does not have a CPI, by the way. The member does not even understand that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Can you give us some general comments on the cost of living in Broome? Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member asked quite specific questions. Did the Leader of the Opposition ask the question? I will sit down if the Leader of the Opposition wants to ask the next question of me. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’m asking that question. Mr C.J. BARNETT : You are not asking this one. The Leader of the Opposition has already had his go. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I am trying to, but the member’s friend keeps trying to — The SPEAKER : I notice that the member for Rockingham has asked some questions in this place, and I would certainly like to hear the answers to them myself, member for Rockingham. I do not think the Premier needs any assistance and nor does the member for Rockingham in asking the questions. Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
(1)–(4) An enormous amount of study has been done about the whole James Price Point development proposal and the precinct—a technical study, heritage studies, environmental studies, social impact studies and Aboriginal community studies. It goes on and on. The first part of the member’s question requires detailed information. If the member genuinely wants that and if it is available, if the member puts it on notice, I will do my best to provide that to him. Mr M. McGowan : It’s a big issue. You should have some answers. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes. The member asked for some information. I do not have that off the top of my head, but if that question can be answered, it will be answered. Broome does not have a CPI, by the way. The member does not even understand that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Can you give us some general comments on the cost of living in Broome? Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member asked quite specific questions. Did the Leader of the Opposition ask the question? I will sit down if the Leader of the Opposition wants to ask the next question of me. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’m asking that question. Mr C.J. BARNETT : You are not asking this one. The Leader of the Opposition has already had his go. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I am trying to, but the member’s friend keeps trying to — The SPEAKER : I notice that the member for Rockingham has asked some questions in this place, and I would certainly like to hear the answers to them myself, member for Rockingham. I do not think the Premier needs any assistance and nor does the member for Rockingham in asking the questions. Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
Mr M. McGowan : It’s a big issue. You should have some answers. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes. The member asked for some information. I do not have that off the top of my head, but if that question can be answered, it will be answered. Broome does not have a CPI, by the way. The member does not even understand that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Can you give us some general comments on the cost of living in Broome? Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member asked quite specific questions. Did the Leader of the Opposition ask the question? I will sit down if the Leader of the Opposition wants to ask the next question of me. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’m asking that question. Mr C.J. BARNETT : You are not asking this one. The Leader of the Opposition has already had his go. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I am trying to, but the member’s friend keeps trying to — The SPEAKER : I notice that the member for Rockingham has asked some questions in this place, and I would certainly like to hear the answers to them myself, member for Rockingham. I do not think the Premier needs any assistance and nor does the member for Rockingham in asking the questions. Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes. The member asked for some information. I do not have that off the top of my head, but if that question can be answered, it will be answered. Broome does not have a CPI, by the way. The member does not even understand that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Can you give us some general comments on the cost of living in Broome? Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member asked quite specific questions. Did the Leader of the Opposition ask the question? I will sit down if the Leader of the Opposition wants to ask the next question of me. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’m asking that question. Mr C.J. BARNETT : You are not asking this one. The Leader of the Opposition has already had his go. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I am trying to, but the member’s friend keeps trying to — The SPEAKER : I notice that the member for Rockingham has asked some questions in this place, and I would certainly like to hear the answers to them myself, member for Rockingham. I do not think the Premier needs any assistance and nor does the member for Rockingham in asking the questions. Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Can you give us some general comments on the cost of living in Broome? Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member asked quite specific questions. Did the Leader of the Opposition ask the question? I will sit down if the Leader of the Opposition wants to ask the next question of me. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’m asking that question. Mr C.J. BARNETT : You are not asking this one. The Leader of the Opposition has already had his go. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I am trying to, but the member’s friend keeps trying to — The SPEAKER : I notice that the member for Rockingham has asked some questions in this place, and I would certainly like to hear the answers to them myself, member for Rockingham. I do not think the Premier needs any assistance and nor does the member for Rockingham in asking the questions. Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member asked quite specific questions. Did the Leader of the Opposition ask the question? I will sit down if the Leader of the Opposition wants to ask the next question of me. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’m asking that question. Mr C.J. BARNETT : You are not asking this one. The Leader of the Opposition has already had his go. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I am trying to, but the member’s friend keeps trying to — The SPEAKER : I notice that the member for Rockingham has asked some questions in this place, and I would certainly like to hear the answers to them myself, member for Rockingham. I do not think the Premier needs any assistance and nor does the member for Rockingham in asking the questions. Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
Mr E.S. Ripper : I’m asking that question. Mr C.J. BARNETT : You are not asking this one. The Leader of the Opposition has already had his go. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I am trying to, but the member’s friend keeps trying to — The SPEAKER : I notice that the member for Rockingham has asked some questions in this place, and I would certainly like to hear the answers to them myself, member for Rockingham. I do not think the Premier needs any assistance and nor does the member for Rockingham in asking the questions. Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : You are not asking this one. The Leader of the Opposition has already had his go. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I am trying to, but the member’s friend keeps trying to — The SPEAKER : I notice that the member for Rockingham has asked some questions in this place, and I would certainly like to hear the answers to them myself, member for Rockingham. I do not think the Premier needs any assistance and nor does the member for Rockingham in asking the questions. Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I am trying to, but the member’s friend keeps trying to — The SPEAKER : I notice that the member for Rockingham has asked some questions in this place, and I would certainly like to hear the answers to them myself, member for Rockingham. I do not think the Premier needs any assistance and nor does the member for Rockingham in asking the questions. Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : I am trying to, but the member’s friend keeps trying to — The SPEAKER : I notice that the member for Rockingham has asked some questions in this place, and I would certainly like to hear the answers to them myself, member for Rockingham. I do not think the Premier needs any assistance and nor does the member for Rockingham in asking the questions. Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
The SPEAKER : I notice that the member for Rockingham has asked some questions in this place, and I would certainly like to hear the answers to them myself, member for Rockingham. I do not think the Premier needs any assistance and nor does the member for Rockingham in asking the questions. Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
(1) What is the estimated increase in the cost of housing and rent in Broome? (2) What is the estimated increase in the consumer price index in Broome as a result of the gas hub? (3) What measures does the Premier have in place to avoid the cost and housing price increases experienced in Karratha and Port Hedland? (4) Will the Premier now go to Broome to explain to the local community what he will do to prevent cost-of-living impacts on Broome residents? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(4) An enormous amount of study has been done about the whole James Price Point development proposal and the precinct—a technical study, heritage studies, environmental studies, social impact studies and Aboriginal community studies. It goes on and on. The first part of the member’s question requires detailed information. If the member genuinely wants that and if it is available, if the member puts it on notice, I will do my best to provide that to him. Mr M. McGowan : It’s a big issue. You should have some answers. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes. The member asked for some information. I do not have that off the top of my head, but if that question can be answered, it will be answered. Broome does not have a CPI, by the way. The member does not even understand that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Can you give us some general comments on the cost of living in Broome? Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member asked quite specific questions. Did the Leader of the Opposition ask the question? I will sit down if the Leader of the Opposition wants to ask the next question of me. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’m asking that question. Mr C.J. BARNETT : You are not asking this one. The Leader of the Opposition has already had his go. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I am trying to, but the member’s friend keeps trying to — The SPEAKER : I notice that the member for Rockingham has asked some questions in this place, and I would certainly like to hear the answers to them myself, member for Rockingham. I do not think the Premier needs any assistance and nor does the member for Rockingham in asking the questions. Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
(2) What is the estimated increase in the consumer price index in Broome as a result of the gas hub? (3) What measures does the Premier have in place to avoid the cost and housing price increases experienced in Karratha and Port Hedland? (4) Will the Premier now go to Broome to explain to the local community what he will do to prevent cost-of-living impacts on Broome residents? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(4) An enormous amount of study has been done about the whole James Price Point development proposal and the precinct—a technical study, heritage studies, environmental studies, social impact studies and Aboriginal community studies. It goes on and on. The first part of the member’s question requires detailed information. If the member genuinely wants that and if it is available, if the member puts it on notice, I will do my best to provide that to him. Mr M. McGowan : It’s a big issue. You should have some answers. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes. The member asked for some information. I do not have that off the top of my head, but if that question can be answered, it will be answered. Broome does not have a CPI, by the way. The member does not even understand that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Can you give us some general comments on the cost of living in Broome? Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member asked quite specific questions. Did the Leader of the Opposition ask the question? I will sit down if the Leader of the Opposition wants to ask the next question of me. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’m asking that question. Mr C.J. BARNETT : You are not asking this one. The Leader of the Opposition has already had his go. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I am trying to, but the member’s friend keeps trying to — The SPEAKER : I notice that the member for Rockingham has asked some questions in this place, and I would certainly like to hear the answers to them myself, member for Rockingham. I do not think the Premier needs any assistance and nor does the member for Rockingham in asking the questions. Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
(3) What measures does the Premier have in place to avoid the cost and housing price increases experienced in Karratha and Port Hedland? (4) Will the Premier now go to Broome to explain to the local community what he will do to prevent cost-of-living impacts on Broome residents? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(4) An enormous amount of study has been done about the whole James Price Point development proposal and the precinct—a technical study, heritage studies, environmental studies, social impact studies and Aboriginal community studies. It goes on and on. The first part of the member’s question requires detailed information. If the member genuinely wants that and if it is available, if the member puts it on notice, I will do my best to provide that to him. Mr M. McGowan : It’s a big issue. You should have some answers. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes. The member asked for some information. I do not have that off the top of my head, but if that question can be answered, it will be answered. Broome does not have a CPI, by the way. The member does not even understand that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Can you give us some general comments on the cost of living in Broome? Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member asked quite specific questions. Did the Leader of the Opposition ask the question? I will sit down if the Leader of the Opposition wants to ask the next question of me. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’m asking that question. Mr C.J. BARNETT : You are not asking this one. The Leader of the Opposition has already had his go. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I am trying to, but the member’s friend keeps trying to — The SPEAKER : I notice that the member for Rockingham has asked some questions in this place, and I would certainly like to hear the answers to them myself, member for Rockingham. I do not think the Premier needs any assistance and nor does the member for Rockingham in asking the questions. Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
(4) Will the Premier now go to Broome to explain to the local community what he will do to prevent cost-of-living impacts on Broome residents? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(4) An enormous amount of study has been done about the whole James Price Point development proposal and the precinct—a technical study, heritage studies, environmental studies, social impact studies and Aboriginal community studies. It goes on and on. The first part of the member’s question requires detailed information. If the member genuinely wants that and if it is available, if the member puts it on notice, I will do my best to provide that to him. Mr M. McGowan : It’s a big issue. You should have some answers. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes. The member asked for some information. I do not have that off the top of my head, but if that question can be answered, it will be answered. Broome does not have a CPI, by the way. The member does not even understand that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Can you give us some general comments on the cost of living in Broome? Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member asked quite specific questions. Did the Leader of the Opposition ask the question? I will sit down if the Leader of the Opposition wants to ask the next question of me. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’m asking that question. Mr C.J. BARNETT : You are not asking this one. The Leader of the Opposition has already had his go. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I am trying to, but the member’s friend keeps trying to — The SPEAKER : I notice that the member for Rockingham has asked some questions in this place, and I would certainly like to hear the answers to them myself, member for Rockingham. I do not think the Premier needs any assistance and nor does the member for Rockingham in asking the questions. Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(4) An enormous amount of study has been done about the whole James Price Point development proposal and the precinct—a technical study, heritage studies, environmental studies, social impact studies and Aboriginal community studies. It goes on and on. The first part of the member’s question requires detailed information. If the member genuinely wants that and if it is available, if the member puts it on notice, I will do my best to provide that to him. Mr M. McGowan : It’s a big issue. You should have some answers. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes. The member asked for some information. I do not have that off the top of my head, but if that question can be answered, it will be answered. Broome does not have a CPI, by the way. The member does not even understand that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Can you give us some general comments on the cost of living in Broome? Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member asked quite specific questions. Did the Leader of the Opposition ask the question? I will sit down if the Leader of the Opposition wants to ask the next question of me. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’m asking that question. Mr C.J. BARNETT : You are not asking this one. The Leader of the Opposition has already had his go. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I am trying to, but the member’s friend keeps trying to — The SPEAKER : I notice that the member for Rockingham has asked some questions in this place, and I would certainly like to hear the answers to them myself, member for Rockingham. I do not think the Premier needs any assistance and nor does the member for Rockingham in asking the questions. Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
(1)–(4) An enormous amount of study has been done about the whole James Price Point development proposal and the precinct—a technical study, heritage studies, environmental studies, social impact studies and Aboriginal community studies. It goes on and on. The first part of the member’s question requires detailed information. If the member genuinely wants that and if it is available, if the member puts it on notice, I will do my best to provide that to him. Mr M. McGowan : It’s a big issue. You should have some answers. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes. The member asked for some information. I do not have that off the top of my head, but if that question can be answered, it will be answered. Broome does not have a CPI, by the way. The member does not even understand that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Can you give us some general comments on the cost of living in Broome? Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member asked quite specific questions. Did the Leader of the Opposition ask the question? I will sit down if the Leader of the Opposition wants to ask the next question of me. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’m asking that question. Mr C.J. BARNETT : You are not asking this one. The Leader of the Opposition has already had his go. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I am trying to, but the member’s friend keeps trying to — The SPEAKER : I notice that the member for Rockingham has asked some questions in this place, and I would certainly like to hear the answers to them myself, member for Rockingham. I do not think the Premier needs any assistance and nor does the member for Rockingham in asking the questions. Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
Mr M. McGowan : It’s a big issue. You should have some answers. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes. The member asked for some information. I do not have that off the top of my head, but if that question can be answered, it will be answered. Broome does not have a CPI, by the way. The member does not even understand that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Can you give us some general comments on the cost of living in Broome? Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member asked quite specific questions. Did the Leader of the Opposition ask the question? I will sit down if the Leader of the Opposition wants to ask the next question of me. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’m asking that question. Mr C.J. BARNETT : You are not asking this one. The Leader of the Opposition has already had his go. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I am trying to, but the member’s friend keeps trying to — The SPEAKER : I notice that the member for Rockingham has asked some questions in this place, and I would certainly like to hear the answers to them myself, member for Rockingham. I do not think the Premier needs any assistance and nor does the member for Rockingham in asking the questions. Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : Yes. The member asked for some information. I do not have that off the top of my head, but if that question can be answered, it will be answered. Broome does not have a CPI, by the way. The member does not even understand that. Mr E.S. Ripper : Can you give us some general comments on the cost of living in Broome? Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member asked quite specific questions. Did the Leader of the Opposition ask the question? I will sit down if the Leader of the Opposition wants to ask the next question of me. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’m asking that question. Mr C.J. BARNETT : You are not asking this one. The Leader of the Opposition has already had his go. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I am trying to, but the member’s friend keeps trying to — The SPEAKER : I notice that the member for Rockingham has asked some questions in this place, and I would certainly like to hear the answers to them myself, member for Rockingham. I do not think the Premier needs any assistance and nor does the member for Rockingham in asking the questions. Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Can you give us some general comments on the cost of living in Broome? Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member asked quite specific questions. Did the Leader of the Opposition ask the question? I will sit down if the Leader of the Opposition wants to ask the next question of me. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’m asking that question. Mr C.J. BARNETT : You are not asking this one. The Leader of the Opposition has already had his go. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I am trying to, but the member’s friend keeps trying to — The SPEAKER : I notice that the member for Rockingham has asked some questions in this place, and I would certainly like to hear the answers to them myself, member for Rockingham. I do not think the Premier needs any assistance and nor does the member for Rockingham in asking the questions. Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member asked quite specific questions. Did the Leader of the Opposition ask the question? I will sit down if the Leader of the Opposition wants to ask the next question of me. Mr E.S. Ripper : I’m asking that question. Mr C.J. BARNETT : You are not asking this one. The Leader of the Opposition has already had his go. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I am trying to, but the member’s friend keeps trying to — The SPEAKER : I notice that the member for Rockingham has asked some questions in this place, and I would certainly like to hear the answers to them myself, member for Rockingham. I do not think the Premier needs any assistance and nor does the member for Rockingham in asking the questions. Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
Mr E.S. Ripper : I’m asking that question. Mr C.J. BARNETT : You are not asking this one. The Leader of the Opposition has already had his go. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I am trying to, but the member’s friend keeps trying to — The SPEAKER : I notice that the member for Rockingham has asked some questions in this place, and I would certainly like to hear the answers to them myself, member for Rockingham. I do not think the Premier needs any assistance and nor does the member for Rockingham in asking the questions. Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : You are not asking this one. The Leader of the Opposition has already had his go. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I am trying to, but the member’s friend keeps trying to — The SPEAKER : I notice that the member for Rockingham has asked some questions in this place, and I would certainly like to hear the answers to them myself, member for Rockingham. I do not think the Premier needs any assistance and nor does the member for Rockingham in asking the questions. Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
Several members interjected. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I am trying to, but the member’s friend keeps trying to — The SPEAKER : I notice that the member for Rockingham has asked some questions in this place, and I would certainly like to hear the answers to them myself, member for Rockingham. I do not think the Premier needs any assistance and nor does the member for Rockingham in asking the questions. Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : I am trying to, but the member’s friend keeps trying to — The SPEAKER : I notice that the member for Rockingham has asked some questions in this place, and I would certainly like to hear the answers to them myself, member for Rockingham. I do not think the Premier needs any assistance and nor does the member for Rockingham in asking the questions. Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
The SPEAKER : I notice that the member for Rockingham has asked some questions in this place, and I would certainly like to hear the answers to them myself, member for Rockingham. I do not think the Premier needs any assistance and nor does the member for Rockingham in asking the questions. Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : To the extent that the factual information can be provided, if the member puts the question on notice, I will provide answers to the member. This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
This government has been very conscious of the impact on Broome. We will not allow Broome to become an oil and gas town; that will not happen. James Price Point is 60 kilometres away from Broome. Accommodation will be built close to the LNG precinct. This project in operation is not a big direct employer. Again, I stress that this project is only about an LNG precinct. It is not, in any sense, an industrial estate. It will not be of the dimensions or scale of what we have seen developed around Karratha. All those things are to be managed, and they will be. Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
Mr M. McGowan : How? Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : In the past month we have agreed with the Aboriginal people on the three agreements that were signed in this Parliament. That was a very historic moment and probably the most significant act of self-determination by Aboriginal people in Australia’s history. That has been done, and we now continue to work with the Woodside-led consortium and other consortia that may well establish LNG precincts there. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal people. I ask members to bear in mind that a final investment decision by Woodside is not due until mid next year at the earliest. We are still a long, long way away from a final decision to proceed. This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
This is a significant development and it impacts on the Kimberley, but it is on a very small and isolated area of land, which has been chosen very carefully by agreement, in the vast landscape of the Kimberley. I am satisfied that to this point all the necessary work has been done, but there is still further work to be done. We will ensure that Broome will not become an oil and gas town. I am very conscious of the division in the community of Broome. I am appalled at the way in which the Aboriginal people of Broome are being treated. I am appalled at the way in which some of the Woodside workers are being treated. If the opposition thinks that it is a good thing that people spit at Aboriginal people because they support it — Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Obviously we do not think it is a good thing! Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : Why do you seem to be on the side of the protestors? This is what is happening. Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
Mr E.S. Ripper : What an absurd allegation! The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
The SPEAKER : I am going to give the opportunity to the member for Rockingham to ask a supplementary question if he wishes to do so. I am looking forward to the closing of the Premier’s remarks in response to the first round of questions from the member for Rockingham.
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