❓ The Minister for Education announces new primary schools and accelerated construction timelines for existing projects in Wanneroo, along with other education initiatives across WA. The answer includes political banter and acknowledgements.
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WANNEROO, EDUCATION INITIATIVES
On behalf of the people of Wanneroo, I am delighted with the recent announcement that new primary schools will be built in East Marangaroo and Carramar and ask whether any other education initiatives are planned for this rapidly growing region. Mr A.J. CARPENTER
On behalf of the people of Wanneroo, I am delighted with the recent announcement that new primary schools will be built in East Marangaroo and Carramar and ask whether any other education initiatives are planned for this rapidly growing region. Mr A.J. CARPENTER
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I thank the member for her question and acknowledge in the gallery, and welcome to State Parliament, St Matthews School from Narrogin. I am sure members opposite will join me in congratulating the member for Wanneroo on her unfailing advocacy for her constituents and her brilliant success. She is a great member of Parliament. This week is Education Week and a range of initiatives have occurred throughout Western Australia. It is an apposite time to announce the progressing of new school constructions in the area of Wanneroo, including Marangaroo, which we are constantly reminded by the member is one of the fastest growing suburban regions in Australia. This week we announced the expenditure of $10 million for the development of East Marangaroo and Carramar primary schools, which is on the public record. In line with present trends, those constructions will be magnificent facilities. New primary school facilities today are magnificent compared to the facilities of our day. Those primary schools, which will open in 2005, will be a great contribution to the local communities. Their construction reflects the Labor Party delivering, not just promising. The member for Wanneroo asked whether any more announcements were pending. Mr A.D. McRae: More? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: Yes, there is more. Taking into consideration the enormous growth in demand in that area I am pleased to advise the member - I am sure it will be a pleasant surprise to her - that the opening dates will be brought forward for two new primary schools in her electorate. A new $5 million primary school will be built in Ashdale by 2005, with the kindergarten and preprimary facilities ready for students in 2004. We will also bring forward by two years, to 2003, the construction of the new primary school in Brighton in readiness for students in 2004. Brighton is a wonderful part of the metropolitan region. Those school facilities are very much in demand. Earlier this week, the member for Bunbury had the pleasure of representing me in the south west and announcing the planning and construction of Dalyellup Beach school. It will replace the highly successful school-in-shops that opened there last year. Construction of the new school will commence in 2003 and it will be ready for students in 2004. I had the pleasure of announcing that a new $7 million primary school will be built in Onslow, in the member for Ningaloo’s electorate. It would not have been built if the Labor Government had not taken the initiative. I am sure that the people of Onslow are very happy with that. Mr P.D. Omodei: What is happening in Manjimup? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The member for Warren-Blackwood knows what is happening in Manjimup. Thanks to him, I am saving education there. A statue will be built for me in Manjimup! Overall, $32 million is to be spent on six new primary schools, which is wonderful. We were very proud this week also to announce additional contributions to education support centres. The member for Joondalup is very pleased that $170 000 additional support will be provided to Beldon, which is part of a $1.5 million package for students in education support centres, among which are Armadale education support centre, Burbridge in Koondoola, Kalamunda and Duncraig. Everybody appreciates the need to invest in education. As a result of Education Week, yesterday the Leader of the Opposition was in Albany for the official opening of the new Albany Primary School facility, which is at my old school. Mr C.J. Barnett: Who opened it? I had to do your job to make sure it was open. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: We made special arrangements for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett: Like hell you did! I had to put on the minister’s hat for two hours to sort out the problem, but I was pleased to do it. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am always very generous to the member for Cottesloe! However, if he does not keep quiet I will put the pressure on, and we all know what happens when I do that. He cracks like a half-boiled egg and starts squealing like a child! Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the member for her question and acknowledge in the gallery, and welcome to State Parliament, St Matthews School from Narrogin. I am sure members opposite will join me in congratulating the member for Wanneroo on her unfailing advocacy for her constituents and her brilliant success. She is a great member of Parliament. This week is Education Week and a range of initiatives have occurred throughout Western Australia. It is an apposite time to announce the progressing of new school constructions in the area of Wanneroo, including Marangaroo, which we are constantly reminded by the member is one of the fastest growing suburban regions in Australia. This week we announced the expenditure of $10 million for the development of East Marangaroo and Carramar primary schools, which is on the public record. In line with present trends, those constructions will be magnificent facilities. New primary school facilities today are magnificent compared to the facilities of our day. Those primary schools, which will open in 2005, will be a great contribution to the local communities. Their construction reflects the Labor Party delivering, not just promising. The member for Wanneroo asked whether any more announcements were pending. Mr A.D. McRae: More? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: Yes, there is more. Taking into consideration the enormous growth in demand in that area I am pleased to advise the member - I am sure it will be a pleasant surprise to her - that the opening dates will be brought forward for two new primary schools in her electorate. A new $5 million primary school will be built in Ashdale by 2005, with the kindergarten and preprimary facilities ready for students in 2004. We will also bring forward by two years, to 2003, the construction of the new primary school in Brighton in readiness for students in 2004. Brighton is a wonderful part of the metropolitan region. Those school facilities are very much in demand. Earlier this week, the member for Bunbury had the pleasure of representing me in the south west and announcing the planning and construction of Dalyellup Beach school. It will replace the highly successful school-in-shops that opened there last year. Construction of the new school will commence in 2003 and it will be ready for students in 2004. I had the pleasure of announcing that a new $7 million primary school will be built in Onslow, in the member for Ningaloo’s electorate. It would not have been built if the Labor Government had not taken the initiative. I am sure that the people of Onslow are very happy with that. Mr P.D. Omodei: What is happening in Manjimup? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The member for Warren-Blackwood knows what is happening in Manjimup. Thanks to him, I am saving education there. A statue will be built for me in Manjimup! Overall, $32 million is to be spent on six new primary schools, which is wonderful. We were very proud this week also to announce additional contributions to education support centres. The member for Joondalup is very pleased that $170 000 additional support will be provided to Beldon, which is part of a $1.5 million package for students in education support centres, among which are Armadale education support centre, Burbridge in Koondoola, Kalamunda and Duncraig. Everybody appreciates the need to invest in education. As a result of Education Week, yesterday the Leader of the Opposition was in Albany for the official opening of the new Albany Primary School facility, which is at my old school. Mr C.J. Barnett: Who opened it? I had to do your job to make sure it was open. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: We made special arrangements for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett: Like hell you did! I had to put on the minister’s hat for two hours to sort out the problem, but I was pleased to do it. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am always very generous to the member for Cottesloe! However, if he does not keep quiet I will put the pressure on, and we all know what happens when I do that. He cracks like a half-boiled egg and starts squealing like a child! Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
I thank the member for her question and acknowledge in the gallery, and welcome to State Parliament, St Matthews School from Narrogin. I am sure members opposite will join me in congratulating the member for Wanneroo on her unfailing advocacy for her constituents and her brilliant success. She is a great member of Parliament. This week is Education Week and a range of initiatives have occurred throughout Western Australia. It is an apposite time to announce the progressing of new school constructions in the area of Wanneroo, including Marangaroo, which we are constantly reminded by the member is one of the fastest growing suburban regions in Australia. This week we announced the expenditure of $10 million for the development of East Marangaroo and Carramar primary schools, which is on the public record. In line with present trends, those constructions will be magnificent facilities. New primary school facilities today are magnificent compared to the facilities of our day. Those primary schools, which will open in 2005, will be a great contribution to the local communities. Their construction reflects the Labor Party delivering, not just promising. The member for Wanneroo asked whether any more announcements were pending. Mr A.D. McRae: More? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: Yes, there is more. Taking into consideration the enormous growth in demand in that area I am pleased to advise the member - I am sure it will be a pleasant surprise to her - that the opening dates will be brought forward for two new primary schools in her electorate. A new $5 million primary school will be built in Ashdale by 2005, with the kindergarten and preprimary facilities ready for students in 2004. We will also bring forward by two years, to 2003, the construction of the new primary school in Brighton in readiness for students in 2004. Brighton is a wonderful part of the metropolitan region. Those school facilities are very much in demand. Earlier this week, the member for Bunbury had the pleasure of representing me in the south west and announcing the planning and construction of Dalyellup Beach school. It will replace the highly successful school-in-shops that opened there last year. Construction of the new school will commence in 2003 and it will be ready for students in 2004. I had the pleasure of announcing that a new $7 million primary school will be built in Onslow, in the member for Ningaloo’s electorate. It would not have been built if the Labor Government had not taken the initiative. I am sure that the people of Onslow are very happy with that. Mr P.D. Omodei: What is happening in Manjimup? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The member for Warren-Blackwood knows what is happening in Manjimup. Thanks to him, I am saving education there. A statue will be built for me in Manjimup! Overall, $32 million is to be spent on six new primary schools, which is wonderful. We were very proud this week also to announce additional contributions to education support centres. The member for Joondalup is very pleased that $170 000 additional support will be provided to Beldon, which is part of a $1.5 million package for students in education support centres, among which are Armadale education support centre, Burbridge in Koondoola, Kalamunda and Duncraig. Everybody appreciates the need to invest in education. As a result of Education Week, yesterday the Leader of the Opposition was in Albany for the official opening of the new Albany Primary School facility, which is at my old school. Mr C.J. Barnett: Who opened it? I had to do your job to make sure it was open. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: We made special arrangements for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett: Like hell you did! I had to put on the minister’s hat for two hours to sort out the problem, but I was pleased to do it. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am always very generous to the member for Cottesloe! However, if he does not keep quiet I will put the pressure on, and we all know what happens when I do that. He cracks like a half-boiled egg and starts squealing like a child! Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
I am sure members opposite will join me in congratulating the member for Wanneroo on her unfailing advocacy for her constituents and her brilliant success. She is a great member of Parliament. This week is Education Week and a range of initiatives have occurred throughout Western Australia. It is an apposite time to announce the progressing of new school constructions in the area of Wanneroo, including Marangaroo, which we are constantly reminded by the member is one of the fastest growing suburban regions in Australia. This week we announced the expenditure of $10 million for the development of East Marangaroo and Carramar primary schools, which is on the public record. In line with present trends, those constructions will be magnificent facilities. New primary school facilities today are magnificent compared to the facilities of our day. Those primary schools, which will open in 2005, will be a great contribution to the local communities. Their construction reflects the Labor Party delivering, not just promising. The member for Wanneroo asked whether any more announcements were pending. Mr A.D. McRae: More? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: Yes, there is more. Taking into consideration the enormous growth in demand in that area I am pleased to advise the member - I am sure it will be a pleasant surprise to her - that the opening dates will be brought forward for two new primary schools in her electorate. A new $5 million primary school will be built in Ashdale by 2005, with the kindergarten and preprimary facilities ready for students in 2004. We will also bring forward by two years, to 2003, the construction of the new primary school in Brighton in readiness for students in 2004. Brighton is a wonderful part of the metropolitan region. Those school facilities are very much in demand. Earlier this week, the member for Bunbury had the pleasure of representing me in the south west and announcing the planning and construction of Dalyellup Beach school. It will replace the highly successful school-in-shops that opened there last year. Construction of the new school will commence in 2003 and it will be ready for students in 2004. I had the pleasure of announcing that a new $7 million primary school will be built in Onslow, in the member for Ningaloo’s electorate. It would not have been built if the Labor Government had not taken the initiative. I am sure that the people of Onslow are very happy with that. Mr P.D. Omodei: What is happening in Manjimup? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The member for Warren-Blackwood knows what is happening in Manjimup. Thanks to him, I am saving education there. A statue will be built for me in Manjimup! Overall, $32 million is to be spent on six new primary schools, which is wonderful. We were very proud this week also to announce additional contributions to education support centres. The member for Joondalup is very pleased that $170 000 additional support will be provided to Beldon, which is part of a $1.5 million package for students in education support centres, among which are Armadale education support centre, Burbridge in Koondoola, Kalamunda and Duncraig. Everybody appreciates the need to invest in education. As a result of Education Week, yesterday the Leader of the Opposition was in Albany for the official opening of the new Albany Primary School facility, which is at my old school. Mr C.J. Barnett: Who opened it? I had to do your job to make sure it was open. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: We made special arrangements for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett: Like hell you did! I had to put on the minister’s hat for two hours to sort out the problem, but I was pleased to do it. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am always very generous to the member for Cottesloe! However, if he does not keep quiet I will put the pressure on, and we all know what happens when I do that. He cracks like a half-boiled egg and starts squealing like a child! Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
This week is Education Week and a range of initiatives have occurred throughout Western Australia. It is an apposite time to announce the progressing of new school constructions in the area of Wanneroo, including Marangaroo, which we are constantly reminded by the member is one of the fastest growing suburban regions in Australia. This week we announced the expenditure of $10 million for the development of East Marangaroo and Carramar primary schools, which is on the public record. In line with present trends, those constructions will be magnificent facilities. New primary school facilities today are magnificent compared to the facilities of our day. Those primary schools, which will open in 2005, will be a great contribution to the local communities. Their construction reflects the Labor Party delivering, not just promising. The member for Wanneroo asked whether any more announcements were pending. Mr A.D. McRae: More? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: Yes, there is more. Taking into consideration the enormous growth in demand in that area I am pleased to advise the member - I am sure it will be a pleasant surprise to her - that the opening dates will be brought forward for two new primary schools in her electorate. A new $5 million primary school will be built in Ashdale by 2005, with the kindergarten and preprimary facilities ready for students in 2004. We will also bring forward by two years, to 2003, the construction of the new primary school in Brighton in readiness for students in 2004. Brighton is a wonderful part of the metropolitan region. Those school facilities are very much in demand. Earlier this week, the member for Bunbury had the pleasure of representing me in the south west and announcing the planning and construction of Dalyellup Beach school. It will replace the highly successful school-in-shops that opened there last year. Construction of the new school will commence in 2003 and it will be ready for students in 2004. I had the pleasure of announcing that a new $7 million primary school will be built in Onslow, in the member for Ningaloo’s electorate. It would not have been built if the Labor Government had not taken the initiative. I am sure that the people of Onslow are very happy with that. Mr P.D. Omodei: What is happening in Manjimup? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The member for Warren-Blackwood knows what is happening in Manjimup. Thanks to him, I am saving education there. A statue will be built for me in Manjimup! Overall, $32 million is to be spent on six new primary schools, which is wonderful. We were very proud this week also to announce additional contributions to education support centres. The member for Joondalup is very pleased that $170 000 additional support will be provided to Beldon, which is part of a $1.5 million package for students in education support centres, among which are Armadale education support centre, Burbridge in Koondoola, Kalamunda and Duncraig. Everybody appreciates the need to invest in education. As a result of Education Week, yesterday the Leader of the Opposition was in Albany for the official opening of the new Albany Primary School facility, which is at my old school. Mr C.J. Barnett: Who opened it? I had to do your job to make sure it was open. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: We made special arrangements for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett: Like hell you did! I had to put on the minister’s hat for two hours to sort out the problem, but I was pleased to do it. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am always very generous to the member for Cottesloe! However, if he does not keep quiet I will put the pressure on, and we all know what happens when I do that. He cracks like a half-boiled egg and starts squealing like a child! Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
The member for Wanneroo asked whether any more announcements were pending. Mr A.D. McRae: More? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: Yes, there is more. Taking into consideration the enormous growth in demand in that area I am pleased to advise the member - I am sure it will be a pleasant surprise to her - that the opening dates will be brought forward for two new primary schools in her electorate. A new $5 million primary school will be built in Ashdale by 2005, with the kindergarten and preprimary facilities ready for students in 2004. We will also bring forward by two years, to 2003, the construction of the new primary school in Brighton in readiness for students in 2004. Brighton is a wonderful part of the metropolitan region. Those school facilities are very much in demand. Earlier this week, the member for Bunbury had the pleasure of representing me in the south west and announcing the planning and construction of Dalyellup Beach school. It will replace the highly successful school-in-shops that opened there last year. Construction of the new school will commence in 2003 and it will be ready for students in 2004. I had the pleasure of announcing that a new $7 million primary school will be built in Onslow, in the member for Ningaloo’s electorate. It would not have been built if the Labor Government had not taken the initiative. I am sure that the people of Onslow are very happy with that. Mr P.D. Omodei: What is happening in Manjimup? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The member for Warren-Blackwood knows what is happening in Manjimup. Thanks to him, I am saving education there. A statue will be built for me in Manjimup! Overall, $32 million is to be spent on six new primary schools, which is wonderful. We were very proud this week also to announce additional contributions to education support centres. The member for Joondalup is very pleased that $170 000 additional support will be provided to Beldon, which is part of a $1.5 million package for students in education support centres, among which are Armadale education support centre, Burbridge in Koondoola, Kalamunda and Duncraig. Everybody appreciates the need to invest in education. As a result of Education Week, yesterday the Leader of the Opposition was in Albany for the official opening of the new Albany Primary School facility, which is at my old school. Mr C.J. Barnett: Who opened it? I had to do your job to make sure it was open. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: We made special arrangements for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett: Like hell you did! I had to put on the minister’s hat for two hours to sort out the problem, but I was pleased to do it. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am always very generous to the member for Cottesloe! However, if he does not keep quiet I will put the pressure on, and we all know what happens when I do that. He cracks like a half-boiled egg and starts squealing like a child! Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Mr A.D. McRae: More? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: Yes, there is more. Taking into consideration the enormous growth in demand in that area I am pleased to advise the member - I am sure it will be a pleasant surprise to her - that the opening dates will be brought forward for two new primary schools in her electorate. A new $5 million primary school will be built in Ashdale by 2005, with the kindergarten and preprimary facilities ready for students in 2004. We will also bring forward by two years, to 2003, the construction of the new primary school in Brighton in readiness for students in 2004. Brighton is a wonderful part of the metropolitan region. Those school facilities are very much in demand. Earlier this week, the member for Bunbury had the pleasure of representing me in the south west and announcing the planning and construction of Dalyellup Beach school. It will replace the highly successful school-in-shops that opened there last year. Construction of the new school will commence in 2003 and it will be ready for students in 2004. I had the pleasure of announcing that a new $7 million primary school will be built in Onslow, in the member for Ningaloo’s electorate. It would not have been built if the Labor Government had not taken the initiative. I am sure that the people of Onslow are very happy with that. Mr P.D. Omodei: What is happening in Manjimup? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The member for Warren-Blackwood knows what is happening in Manjimup. Thanks to him, I am saving education there. A statue will be built for me in Manjimup! Overall, $32 million is to be spent on six new primary schools, which is wonderful. We were very proud this week also to announce additional contributions to education support centres. The member for Joondalup is very pleased that $170 000 additional support will be provided to Beldon, which is part of a $1.5 million package for students in education support centres, among which are Armadale education support centre, Burbridge in Koondoola, Kalamunda and Duncraig. Everybody appreciates the need to invest in education. As a result of Education Week, yesterday the Leader of the Opposition was in Albany for the official opening of the new Albany Primary School facility, which is at my old school. Mr C.J. Barnett: Who opened it? I had to do your job to make sure it was open. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: We made special arrangements for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett: Like hell you did! I had to put on the minister’s hat for two hours to sort out the problem, but I was pleased to do it. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am always very generous to the member for Cottesloe! However, if he does not keep quiet I will put the pressure on, and we all know what happens when I do that. He cracks like a half-boiled egg and starts squealing like a child! Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER: Yes, there is more. Taking into consideration the enormous growth in demand in that area I am pleased to advise the member - I am sure it will be a pleasant surprise to her - that the opening dates will be brought forward for two new primary schools in her electorate. A new $5 million primary school will be built in Ashdale by 2005, with the kindergarten and preprimary facilities ready for students in 2004. We will also bring forward by two years, to 2003, the construction of the new primary school in Brighton in readiness for students in 2004. Brighton is a wonderful part of the metropolitan region. Those school facilities are very much in demand. Earlier this week, the member for Bunbury had the pleasure of representing me in the south west and announcing the planning and construction of Dalyellup Beach school. It will replace the highly successful school-in-shops that opened there last year. Construction of the new school will commence in 2003 and it will be ready for students in 2004. I had the pleasure of announcing that a new $7 million primary school will be built in Onslow, in the member for Ningaloo’s electorate. It would not have been built if the Labor Government had not taken the initiative. I am sure that the people of Onslow are very happy with that. Mr P.D. Omodei: What is happening in Manjimup? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The member for Warren-Blackwood knows what is happening in Manjimup. Thanks to him, I am saving education there. A statue will be built for me in Manjimup! Overall, $32 million is to be spent on six new primary schools, which is wonderful. We were very proud this week also to announce additional contributions to education support centres. The member for Joondalup is very pleased that $170 000 additional support will be provided to Beldon, which is part of a $1.5 million package for students in education support centres, among which are Armadale education support centre, Burbridge in Koondoola, Kalamunda and Duncraig. Everybody appreciates the need to invest in education. As a result of Education Week, yesterday the Leader of the Opposition was in Albany for the official opening of the new Albany Primary School facility, which is at my old school. Mr C.J. Barnett: Who opened it? I had to do your job to make sure it was open. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: We made special arrangements for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett: Like hell you did! I had to put on the minister’s hat for two hours to sort out the problem, but I was pleased to do it. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am always very generous to the member for Cottesloe! However, if he does not keep quiet I will put the pressure on, and we all know what happens when I do that. He cracks like a half-boiled egg and starts squealing like a child! Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Earlier this week, the member for Bunbury had the pleasure of representing me in the south west and announcing the planning and construction of Dalyellup Beach school. It will replace the highly successful school-in-shops that opened there last year. Construction of the new school will commence in 2003 and it will be ready for students in 2004. I had the pleasure of announcing that a new $7 million primary school will be built in Onslow, in the member for Ningaloo’s electorate. It would not have been built if the Labor Government had not taken the initiative. I am sure that the people of Onslow are very happy with that. Mr P.D. Omodei: What is happening in Manjimup? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The member for Warren-Blackwood knows what is happening in Manjimup. Thanks to him, I am saving education there. A statue will be built for me in Manjimup! Overall, $32 million is to be spent on six new primary schools, which is wonderful. We were very proud this week also to announce additional contributions to education support centres. The member for Joondalup is very pleased that $170 000 additional support will be provided to Beldon, which is part of a $1.5 million package for students in education support centres, among which are Armadale education support centre, Burbridge in Koondoola, Kalamunda and Duncraig. Everybody appreciates the need to invest in education. As a result of Education Week, yesterday the Leader of the Opposition was in Albany for the official opening of the new Albany Primary School facility, which is at my old school. Mr C.J. Barnett: Who opened it? I had to do your job to make sure it was open. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: We made special arrangements for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett: Like hell you did! I had to put on the minister’s hat for two hours to sort out the problem, but I was pleased to do it. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am always very generous to the member for Cottesloe! However, if he does not keep quiet I will put the pressure on, and we all know what happens when I do that. He cracks like a half-boiled egg and starts squealing like a child! Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Mr P.D. Omodei: What is happening in Manjimup? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The member for Warren-Blackwood knows what is happening in Manjimup. Thanks to him, I am saving education there. A statue will be built for me in Manjimup! Overall, $32 million is to be spent on six new primary schools, which is wonderful. We were very proud this week also to announce additional contributions to education support centres. The member for Joondalup is very pleased that $170 000 additional support will be provided to Beldon, which is part of a $1.5 million package for students in education support centres, among which are Armadale education support centre, Burbridge in Koondoola, Kalamunda and Duncraig. Everybody appreciates the need to invest in education. As a result of Education Week, yesterday the Leader of the Opposition was in Albany for the official opening of the new Albany Primary School facility, which is at my old school. Mr C.J. Barnett: Who opened it? I had to do your job to make sure it was open. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: We made special arrangements for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett: Like hell you did! I had to put on the minister’s hat for two hours to sort out the problem, but I was pleased to do it. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am always very generous to the member for Cottesloe! However, if he does not keep quiet I will put the pressure on, and we all know what happens when I do that. He cracks like a half-boiled egg and starts squealing like a child! Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The member for Warren-Blackwood knows what is happening in Manjimup. Thanks to him, I am saving education there. A statue will be built for me in Manjimup! Overall, $32 million is to be spent on six new primary schools, which is wonderful. We were very proud this week also to announce additional contributions to education support centres. The member for Joondalup is very pleased that $170 000 additional support will be provided to Beldon, which is part of a $1.5 million package for students in education support centres, among which are Armadale education support centre, Burbridge in Koondoola, Kalamunda and Duncraig. Everybody appreciates the need to invest in education. As a result of Education Week, yesterday the Leader of the Opposition was in Albany for the official opening of the new Albany Primary School facility, which is at my old school. Mr C.J. Barnett: Who opened it? I had to do your job to make sure it was open. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: We made special arrangements for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett: Like hell you did! I had to put on the minister’s hat for two hours to sort out the problem, but I was pleased to do it. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am always very generous to the member for Cottesloe! However, if he does not keep quiet I will put the pressure on, and we all know what happens when I do that. He cracks like a half-boiled egg and starts squealing like a child! Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Overall, $32 million is to be spent on six new primary schools, which is wonderful. We were very proud this week also to announce additional contributions to education support centres. The member for Joondalup is very pleased that $170 000 additional support will be provided to Beldon, which is part of a $1.5 million package for students in education support centres, among which are Armadale education support centre, Burbridge in Koondoola, Kalamunda and Duncraig. Everybody appreciates the need to invest in education. As a result of Education Week, yesterday the Leader of the Opposition was in Albany for the official opening of the new Albany Primary School facility, which is at my old school. Mr C.J. Barnett: Who opened it? I had to do your job to make sure it was open. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: We made special arrangements for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett: Like hell you did! I had to put on the minister’s hat for two hours to sort out the problem, but I was pleased to do it. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am always very generous to the member for Cottesloe! However, if he does not keep quiet I will put the pressure on, and we all know what happens when I do that. He cracks like a half-boiled egg and starts squealing like a child! Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Mr C.J. Barnett: Who opened it? I had to do your job to make sure it was open. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: We made special arrangements for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett: Like hell you did! I had to put on the minister’s hat for two hours to sort out the problem, but I was pleased to do it. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am always very generous to the member for Cottesloe! However, if he does not keep quiet I will put the pressure on, and we all know what happens when I do that. He cracks like a half-boiled egg and starts squealing like a child! Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER: We made special arrangements for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett: Like hell you did! I had to put on the minister’s hat for two hours to sort out the problem, but I was pleased to do it. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am always very generous to the member for Cottesloe! However, if he does not keep quiet I will put the pressure on, and we all know what happens when I do that. He cracks like a half-boiled egg and starts squealing like a child! Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Mr C.J. Barnett: Like hell you did! I had to put on the minister’s hat for two hours to sort out the problem, but I was pleased to do it. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am always very generous to the member for Cottesloe! However, if he does not keep quiet I will put the pressure on, and we all know what happens when I do that. He cracks like a half-boiled egg and starts squealing like a child! Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am always very generous to the member for Cottesloe! However, if he does not keep quiet I will put the pressure on, and we all know what happens when I do that. He cracks like a half-boiled egg and starts squealing like a child! Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the member for her question and acknowledge in the gallery, and welcome to State Parliament, St Matthews School from Narrogin. I am sure members opposite will join me in congratulating the member for Wanneroo on her unfailing advocacy for her constituents and her brilliant success. She is a great member of Parliament. This week is Education Week and a range of initiatives have occurred throughout Western Australia. It is an apposite time to announce the progressing of new school constructions in the area of Wanneroo, including Marangaroo, which we are constantly reminded by the member is one of the fastest growing suburban regions in Australia. This week we announced the expenditure of $10 million for the development of East Marangaroo and Carramar primary schools, which is on the public record. In line with present trends, those constructions will be magnificent facilities. New primary school facilities today are magnificent compared to the facilities of our day. Those primary schools, which will open in 2005, will be a great contribution to the local communities. Their construction reflects the Labor Party delivering, not just promising. The member for Wanneroo asked whether any more announcements were pending. Mr A.D. McRae: More? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: Yes, there is more. Taking into consideration the enormous growth in demand in that area I am pleased to advise the member - I am sure it will be a pleasant surprise to her - that the opening dates will be brought forward for two new primary schools in her electorate. A new $5 million primary school will be built in Ashdale by 2005, with the kindergarten and preprimary facilities ready for students in 2004. We will also bring forward by two years, to 2003, the construction of the new primary school in Brighton in readiness for students in 2004. Brighton is a wonderful part of the metropolitan region. Those school facilities are very much in demand. Earlier this week, the member for Bunbury had the pleasure of representing me in the south west and announcing the planning and construction of Dalyellup Beach school. It will replace the highly successful school-in-shops that opened there last year. Construction of the new school will commence in 2003 and it will be ready for students in 2004. I had the pleasure of announcing that a new $7 million primary school will be built in Onslow, in the member for Ningaloo’s electorate. It would not have been built if the Labor Government had not taken the initiative. I am sure that the people of Onslow are very happy with that. Mr P.D. Omodei: What is happening in Manjimup? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The member for Warren-Blackwood knows what is happening in Manjimup. Thanks to him, I am saving education there. A statue will be built for me in Manjimup! Overall, $32 million is to be spent on six new primary schools, which is wonderful. We were very proud this week also to announce additional contributions to education support centres. The member for Joondalup is very pleased that $170 000 additional support will be provided to Beldon, which is part of a $1.5 million package for students in education support centres, among which are Armadale education support centre, Burbridge in Koondoola, Kalamunda and Duncraig. Everybody appreciates the need to invest in education. As a result of Education Week, yesterday the Leader of the Opposition was in Albany for the official opening of the new Albany Primary School facility, which is at my old school. Mr C.J. Barnett: Who opened it? I had to do your job to make sure it was open. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: We made special arrangements for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett: Like hell you did! I had to put on the minister’s hat for two hours to sort out the problem, but I was pleased to do it. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am always very generous to the member for Cottesloe! However, if he does not keep quiet I will put the pressure on, and we all know what happens when I do that. He cracks like a half-boiled egg and starts squealing like a child! Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
I thank the member for her question and acknowledge in the gallery, and welcome to State Parliament, St Matthews School from Narrogin. I am sure members opposite will join me in congratulating the member for Wanneroo on her unfailing advocacy for her constituents and her brilliant success. She is a great member of Parliament. This week is Education Week and a range of initiatives have occurred throughout Western Australia. It is an apposite time to announce the progressing of new school constructions in the area of Wanneroo, including Marangaroo, which we are constantly reminded by the member is one of the fastest growing suburban regions in Australia. This week we announced the expenditure of $10 million for the development of East Marangaroo and Carramar primary schools, which is on the public record. In line with present trends, those constructions will be magnificent facilities. New primary school facilities today are magnificent compared to the facilities of our day. Those primary schools, which will open in 2005, will be a great contribution to the local communities. Their construction reflects the Labor Party delivering, not just promising. The member for Wanneroo asked whether any more announcements were pending. Mr A.D. McRae: More? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: Yes, there is more. Taking into consideration the enormous growth in demand in that area I am pleased to advise the member - I am sure it will be a pleasant surprise to her - that the opening dates will be brought forward for two new primary schools in her electorate. A new $5 million primary school will be built in Ashdale by 2005, with the kindergarten and preprimary facilities ready for students in 2004. We will also bring forward by two years, to 2003, the construction of the new primary school in Brighton in readiness for students in 2004. Brighton is a wonderful part of the metropolitan region. Those school facilities are very much in demand. Earlier this week, the member for Bunbury had the pleasure of representing me in the south west and announcing the planning and construction of Dalyellup Beach school. It will replace the highly successful school-in-shops that opened there last year. Construction of the new school will commence in 2003 and it will be ready for students in 2004. I had the pleasure of announcing that a new $7 million primary school will be built in Onslow, in the member for Ningaloo’s electorate. It would not have been built if the Labor Government had not taken the initiative. I am sure that the people of Onslow are very happy with that. Mr P.D. Omodei: What is happening in Manjimup? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The member for Warren-Blackwood knows what is happening in Manjimup. Thanks to him, I am saving education there. A statue will be built for me in Manjimup! Overall, $32 million is to be spent on six new primary schools, which is wonderful. We were very proud this week also to announce additional contributions to education support centres. The member for Joondalup is very pleased that $170 000 additional support will be provided to Beldon, which is part of a $1.5 million package for students in education support centres, among which are Armadale education support centre, Burbridge in Koondoola, Kalamunda and Duncraig. Everybody appreciates the need to invest in education. As a result of Education Week, yesterday the Leader of the Opposition was in Albany for the official opening of the new Albany Primary School facility, which is at my old school. Mr C.J. Barnett: Who opened it? I had to do your job to make sure it was open. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: We made special arrangements for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett: Like hell you did! I had to put on the minister’s hat for two hours to sort out the problem, but I was pleased to do it. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am always very generous to the member for Cottesloe! However, if he does not keep quiet I will put the pressure on, and we all know what happens when I do that. He cracks like a half-boiled egg and starts squealing like a child! Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
I am sure members opposite will join me in congratulating the member for Wanneroo on her unfailing advocacy for her constituents and her brilliant success. She is a great member of Parliament. This week is Education Week and a range of initiatives have occurred throughout Western Australia. It is an apposite time to announce the progressing of new school constructions in the area of Wanneroo, including Marangaroo, which we are constantly reminded by the member is one of the fastest growing suburban regions in Australia. This week we announced the expenditure of $10 million for the development of East Marangaroo and Carramar primary schools, which is on the public record. In line with present trends, those constructions will be magnificent facilities. New primary school facilities today are magnificent compared to the facilities of our day. Those primary schools, which will open in 2005, will be a great contribution to the local communities. Their construction reflects the Labor Party delivering, not just promising. The member for Wanneroo asked whether any more announcements were pending. Mr A.D. McRae: More? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: Yes, there is more. Taking into consideration the enormous growth in demand in that area I am pleased to advise the member - I am sure it will be a pleasant surprise to her - that the opening dates will be brought forward for two new primary schools in her electorate. A new $5 million primary school will be built in Ashdale by 2005, with the kindergarten and preprimary facilities ready for students in 2004. We will also bring forward by two years, to 2003, the construction of the new primary school in Brighton in readiness for students in 2004. Brighton is a wonderful part of the metropolitan region. Those school facilities are very much in demand. Earlier this week, the member for Bunbury had the pleasure of representing me in the south west and announcing the planning and construction of Dalyellup Beach school. It will replace the highly successful school-in-shops that opened there last year. Construction of the new school will commence in 2003 and it will be ready for students in 2004. I had the pleasure of announcing that a new $7 million primary school will be built in Onslow, in the member for Ningaloo’s electorate. It would not have been built if the Labor Government had not taken the initiative. I am sure that the people of Onslow are very happy with that. Mr P.D. Omodei: What is happening in Manjimup? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The member for Warren-Blackwood knows what is happening in Manjimup. Thanks to him, I am saving education there. A statue will be built for me in Manjimup! Overall, $32 million is to be spent on six new primary schools, which is wonderful. We were very proud this week also to announce additional contributions to education support centres. The member for Joondalup is very pleased that $170 000 additional support will be provided to Beldon, which is part of a $1.5 million package for students in education support centres, among which are Armadale education support centre, Burbridge in Koondoola, Kalamunda and Duncraig. Everybody appreciates the need to invest in education. As a result of Education Week, yesterday the Leader of the Opposition was in Albany for the official opening of the new Albany Primary School facility, which is at my old school. Mr C.J. Barnett: Who opened it? I had to do your job to make sure it was open. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: We made special arrangements for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett: Like hell you did! I had to put on the minister’s hat for two hours to sort out the problem, but I was pleased to do it. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am always very generous to the member for Cottesloe! However, if he does not keep quiet I will put the pressure on, and we all know what happens when I do that. He cracks like a half-boiled egg and starts squealing like a child! Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
This week is Education Week and a range of initiatives have occurred throughout Western Australia. It is an apposite time to announce the progressing of new school constructions in the area of Wanneroo, including Marangaroo, which we are constantly reminded by the member is one of the fastest growing suburban regions in Australia. This week we announced the expenditure of $10 million for the development of East Marangaroo and Carramar primary schools, which is on the public record. In line with present trends, those constructions will be magnificent facilities. New primary school facilities today are magnificent compared to the facilities of our day. Those primary schools, which will open in 2005, will be a great contribution to the local communities. Their construction reflects the Labor Party delivering, not just promising. The member for Wanneroo asked whether any more announcements were pending. Mr A.D. McRae: More? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: Yes, there is more. Taking into consideration the enormous growth in demand in that area I am pleased to advise the member - I am sure it will be a pleasant surprise to her - that the opening dates will be brought forward for two new primary schools in her electorate. A new $5 million primary school will be built in Ashdale by 2005, with the kindergarten and preprimary facilities ready for students in 2004. We will also bring forward by two years, to 2003, the construction of the new primary school in Brighton in readiness for students in 2004. Brighton is a wonderful part of the metropolitan region. Those school facilities are very much in demand. Earlier this week, the member for Bunbury had the pleasure of representing me in the south west and announcing the planning and construction of Dalyellup Beach school. It will replace the highly successful school-in-shops that opened there last year. Construction of the new school will commence in 2003 and it will be ready for students in 2004. I had the pleasure of announcing that a new $7 million primary school will be built in Onslow, in the member for Ningaloo’s electorate. It would not have been built if the Labor Government had not taken the initiative. I am sure that the people of Onslow are very happy with that. Mr P.D. Omodei: What is happening in Manjimup? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The member for Warren-Blackwood knows what is happening in Manjimup. Thanks to him, I am saving education there. A statue will be built for me in Manjimup! Overall, $32 million is to be spent on six new primary schools, which is wonderful. We were very proud this week also to announce additional contributions to education support centres. The member for Joondalup is very pleased that $170 000 additional support will be provided to Beldon, which is part of a $1.5 million package for students in education support centres, among which are Armadale education support centre, Burbridge in Koondoola, Kalamunda and Duncraig. Everybody appreciates the need to invest in education. As a result of Education Week, yesterday the Leader of the Opposition was in Albany for the official opening of the new Albany Primary School facility, which is at my old school. Mr C.J. Barnett: Who opened it? I had to do your job to make sure it was open. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: We made special arrangements for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett: Like hell you did! I had to put on the minister’s hat for two hours to sort out the problem, but I was pleased to do it. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am always very generous to the member for Cottesloe! However, if he does not keep quiet I will put the pressure on, and we all know what happens when I do that. He cracks like a half-boiled egg and starts squealing like a child! Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
The member for Wanneroo asked whether any more announcements were pending. Mr A.D. McRae: More? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: Yes, there is more. Taking into consideration the enormous growth in demand in that area I am pleased to advise the member - I am sure it will be a pleasant surprise to her - that the opening dates will be brought forward for two new primary schools in her electorate. A new $5 million primary school will be built in Ashdale by 2005, with the kindergarten and preprimary facilities ready for students in 2004. We will also bring forward by two years, to 2003, the construction of the new primary school in Brighton in readiness for students in 2004. Brighton is a wonderful part of the metropolitan region. Those school facilities are very much in demand. Earlier this week, the member for Bunbury had the pleasure of representing me in the south west and announcing the planning and construction of Dalyellup Beach school. It will replace the highly successful school-in-shops that opened there last year. Construction of the new school will commence in 2003 and it will be ready for students in 2004. I had the pleasure of announcing that a new $7 million primary school will be built in Onslow, in the member for Ningaloo’s electorate. It would not have been built if the Labor Government had not taken the initiative. I am sure that the people of Onslow are very happy with that. Mr P.D. Omodei: What is happening in Manjimup? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The member for Warren-Blackwood knows what is happening in Manjimup. Thanks to him, I am saving education there. A statue will be built for me in Manjimup! Overall, $32 million is to be spent on six new primary schools, which is wonderful. We were very proud this week also to announce additional contributions to education support centres. The member for Joondalup is very pleased that $170 000 additional support will be provided to Beldon, which is part of a $1.5 million package for students in education support centres, among which are Armadale education support centre, Burbridge in Koondoola, Kalamunda and Duncraig. Everybody appreciates the need to invest in education. As a result of Education Week, yesterday the Leader of the Opposition was in Albany for the official opening of the new Albany Primary School facility, which is at my old school. Mr C.J. Barnett: Who opened it? I had to do your job to make sure it was open. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: We made special arrangements for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett: Like hell you did! I had to put on the minister’s hat for two hours to sort out the problem, but I was pleased to do it. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am always very generous to the member for Cottesloe! However, if he does not keep quiet I will put the pressure on, and we all know what happens when I do that. He cracks like a half-boiled egg and starts squealing like a child! Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Mr A.D. McRae: More? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: Yes, there is more. Taking into consideration the enormous growth in demand in that area I am pleased to advise the member - I am sure it will be a pleasant surprise to her - that the opening dates will be brought forward for two new primary schools in her electorate. A new $5 million primary school will be built in Ashdale by 2005, with the kindergarten and preprimary facilities ready for students in 2004. We will also bring forward by two years, to 2003, the construction of the new primary school in Brighton in readiness for students in 2004. Brighton is a wonderful part of the metropolitan region. Those school facilities are very much in demand. Earlier this week, the member for Bunbury had the pleasure of representing me in the south west and announcing the planning and construction of Dalyellup Beach school. It will replace the highly successful school-in-shops that opened there last year. Construction of the new school will commence in 2003 and it will be ready for students in 2004. I had the pleasure of announcing that a new $7 million primary school will be built in Onslow, in the member for Ningaloo’s electorate. It would not have been built if the Labor Government had not taken the initiative. I am sure that the people of Onslow are very happy with that. Mr P.D. Omodei: What is happening in Manjimup? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The member for Warren-Blackwood knows what is happening in Manjimup. Thanks to him, I am saving education there. A statue will be built for me in Manjimup! Overall, $32 million is to be spent on six new primary schools, which is wonderful. We were very proud this week also to announce additional contributions to education support centres. The member for Joondalup is very pleased that $170 000 additional support will be provided to Beldon, which is part of a $1.5 million package for students in education support centres, among which are Armadale education support centre, Burbridge in Koondoola, Kalamunda and Duncraig. Everybody appreciates the need to invest in education. As a result of Education Week, yesterday the Leader of the Opposition was in Albany for the official opening of the new Albany Primary School facility, which is at my old school. Mr C.J. Barnett: Who opened it? I had to do your job to make sure it was open. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: We made special arrangements for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett: Like hell you did! I had to put on the minister’s hat for two hours to sort out the problem, but I was pleased to do it. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am always very generous to the member for Cottesloe! However, if he does not keep quiet I will put the pressure on, and we all know what happens when I do that. He cracks like a half-boiled egg and starts squealing like a child! Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER: Yes, there is more. Taking into consideration the enormous growth in demand in that area I am pleased to advise the member - I am sure it will be a pleasant surprise to her - that the opening dates will be brought forward for two new primary schools in her electorate. A new $5 million primary school will be built in Ashdale by 2005, with the kindergarten and preprimary facilities ready for students in 2004. We will also bring forward by two years, to 2003, the construction of the new primary school in Brighton in readiness for students in 2004. Brighton is a wonderful part of the metropolitan region. Those school facilities are very much in demand. Earlier this week, the member for Bunbury had the pleasure of representing me in the south west and announcing the planning and construction of Dalyellup Beach school. It will replace the highly successful school-in-shops that opened there last year. Construction of the new school will commence in 2003 and it will be ready for students in 2004. I had the pleasure of announcing that a new $7 million primary school will be built in Onslow, in the member for Ningaloo’s electorate. It would not have been built if the Labor Government had not taken the initiative. I am sure that the people of Onslow are very happy with that. Mr P.D. Omodei: What is happening in Manjimup? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The member for Warren-Blackwood knows what is happening in Manjimup. Thanks to him, I am saving education there. A statue will be built for me in Manjimup! Overall, $32 million is to be spent on six new primary schools, which is wonderful. We were very proud this week also to announce additional contributions to education support centres. The member for Joondalup is very pleased that $170 000 additional support will be provided to Beldon, which is part of a $1.5 million package for students in education support centres, among which are Armadale education support centre, Burbridge in Koondoola, Kalamunda and Duncraig. Everybody appreciates the need to invest in education. As a result of Education Week, yesterday the Leader of the Opposition was in Albany for the official opening of the new Albany Primary School facility, which is at my old school. Mr C.J. Barnett: Who opened it? I had to do your job to make sure it was open. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: We made special arrangements for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett: Like hell you did! I had to put on the minister’s hat for two hours to sort out the problem, but I was pleased to do it. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am always very generous to the member for Cottesloe! However, if he does not keep quiet I will put the pressure on, and we all know what happens when I do that. He cracks like a half-boiled egg and starts squealing like a child! Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Earlier this week, the member for Bunbury had the pleasure of representing me in the south west and announcing the planning and construction of Dalyellup Beach school. It will replace the highly successful school-in-shops that opened there last year. Construction of the new school will commence in 2003 and it will be ready for students in 2004. I had the pleasure of announcing that a new $7 million primary school will be built in Onslow, in the member for Ningaloo’s electorate. It would not have been built if the Labor Government had not taken the initiative. I am sure that the people of Onslow are very happy with that. Mr P.D. Omodei: What is happening in Manjimup? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The member for Warren-Blackwood knows what is happening in Manjimup. Thanks to him, I am saving education there. A statue will be built for me in Manjimup! Overall, $32 million is to be spent on six new primary schools, which is wonderful. We were very proud this week also to announce additional contributions to education support centres. The member for Joondalup is very pleased that $170 000 additional support will be provided to Beldon, which is part of a $1.5 million package for students in education support centres, among which are Armadale education support centre, Burbridge in Koondoola, Kalamunda and Duncraig. Everybody appreciates the need to invest in education. As a result of Education Week, yesterday the Leader of the Opposition was in Albany for the official opening of the new Albany Primary School facility, which is at my old school. Mr C.J. Barnett: Who opened it? I had to do your job to make sure it was open. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: We made special arrangements for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett: Like hell you did! I had to put on the minister’s hat for two hours to sort out the problem, but I was pleased to do it. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am always very generous to the member for Cottesloe! However, if he does not keep quiet I will put the pressure on, and we all know what happens when I do that. He cracks like a half-boiled egg and starts squealing like a child! Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Mr P.D. Omodei: What is happening in Manjimup? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The member for Warren-Blackwood knows what is happening in Manjimup. Thanks to him, I am saving education there. A statue will be built for me in Manjimup! Overall, $32 million is to be spent on six new primary schools, which is wonderful. We were very proud this week also to announce additional contributions to education support centres. The member for Joondalup is very pleased that $170 000 additional support will be provided to Beldon, which is part of a $1.5 million package for students in education support centres, among which are Armadale education support centre, Burbridge in Koondoola, Kalamunda and Duncraig. Everybody appreciates the need to invest in education. As a result of Education Week, yesterday the Leader of the Opposition was in Albany for the official opening of the new Albany Primary School facility, which is at my old school. Mr C.J. Barnett: Who opened it? I had to do your job to make sure it was open. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: We made special arrangements for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett: Like hell you did! I had to put on the minister’s hat for two hours to sort out the problem, but I was pleased to do it. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am always very generous to the member for Cottesloe! However, if he does not keep quiet I will put the pressure on, and we all know what happens when I do that. He cracks like a half-boiled egg and starts squealing like a child! Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The member for Warren-Blackwood knows what is happening in Manjimup. Thanks to him, I am saving education there. A statue will be built for me in Manjimup! Overall, $32 million is to be spent on six new primary schools, which is wonderful. We were very proud this week also to announce additional contributions to education support centres. The member for Joondalup is very pleased that $170 000 additional support will be provided to Beldon, which is part of a $1.5 million package for students in education support centres, among which are Armadale education support centre, Burbridge in Koondoola, Kalamunda and Duncraig. Everybody appreciates the need to invest in education. As a result of Education Week, yesterday the Leader of the Opposition was in Albany for the official opening of the new Albany Primary School facility, which is at my old school. Mr C.J. Barnett: Who opened it? I had to do your job to make sure it was open. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: We made special arrangements for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett: Like hell you did! I had to put on the minister’s hat for two hours to sort out the problem, but I was pleased to do it. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am always very generous to the member for Cottesloe! However, if he does not keep quiet I will put the pressure on, and we all know what happens when I do that. He cracks like a half-boiled egg and starts squealing like a child! Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Overall, $32 million is to be spent on six new primary schools, which is wonderful. We were very proud this week also to announce additional contributions to education support centres. The member for Joondalup is very pleased that $170 000 additional support will be provided to Beldon, which is part of a $1.5 million package for students in education support centres, among which are Armadale education support centre, Burbridge in Koondoola, Kalamunda and Duncraig. Everybody appreciates the need to invest in education. As a result of Education Week, yesterday the Leader of the Opposition was in Albany for the official opening of the new Albany Primary School facility, which is at my old school. Mr C.J. Barnett: Who opened it? I had to do your job to make sure it was open. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: We made special arrangements for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett: Like hell you did! I had to put on the minister’s hat for two hours to sort out the problem, but I was pleased to do it. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am always very generous to the member for Cottesloe! However, if he does not keep quiet I will put the pressure on, and we all know what happens when I do that. He cracks like a half-boiled egg and starts squealing like a child! Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Mr C.J. Barnett: Who opened it? I had to do your job to make sure it was open. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: We made special arrangements for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett: Like hell you did! I had to put on the minister’s hat for two hours to sort out the problem, but I was pleased to do it. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am always very generous to the member for Cottesloe! However, if he does not keep quiet I will put the pressure on, and we all know what happens when I do that. He cracks like a half-boiled egg and starts squealing like a child! Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER: We made special arrangements for the Leader of the Opposition. Mr C.J. Barnett: Like hell you did! I had to put on the minister’s hat for two hours to sort out the problem, but I was pleased to do it. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am always very generous to the member for Cottesloe! However, if he does not keep quiet I will put the pressure on, and we all know what happens when I do that. He cracks like a half-boiled egg and starts squealing like a child! Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Mr C.J. Barnett: Like hell you did! I had to put on the minister’s hat for two hours to sort out the problem, but I was pleased to do it. Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am always very generous to the member for Cottesloe! However, if he does not keep quiet I will put the pressure on, and we all know what happens when I do that. He cracks like a half-boiled egg and starts squealing like a child! Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am always very generous to the member for Cottesloe! However, if he does not keep quiet I will put the pressure on, and we all know what happens when I do that. He cracks like a half-boiled egg and starts squealing like a child! Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Albany Primary School was a good development under his regime and I congratulate him for that and the new facility at Albany High School. What better person to officially open it than the member for Albany, a wonderful new member for the State Parliament. This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
This morning I was with the member for Roleystone at Marri Grove Primary School for the official opening of the new facilities there, which were gratefully received. A range of other events have occurred this week. Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Mr McGinty: What about Fremantle? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER: The Attorney General should not talk to me about Fremantle, given the money we are spending on education there. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan: Are you going to close Craigie school? Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I am receiving an interjection from the man who promised to give up his superannuation, but then backed away from his promise! He went to water when the acid went on! This is a bloke who thinks one day he will be Premier! Thank God we have sold the state bank, otherwise we would be in trouble with his attitude towards finances. The member for Mitchell also encouraged parents not to contribute to their children’s schools. Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
Members on this side of the House promised to make education a top priority, and we have. For the first time for probably 15 years, education is a top priority in this State and we are achieving our objective. The proof will be in the eating of the pudding and we will see how well our students perform. We have big reforms ahead in education in this State. Western Australia is the State of the future.
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