❓ Premier Gallop provides economic indicators and forecasts for WA, highlighting growth in 2001-02 and projected growth for 2002-03. He also details government initiatives like the Emirates flight agreement, the Wesbeam manufacturing plant, and the China gas contract.
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Will the Premier advise the House of the latest available economic indicators and forecasts for Western Australia? Dr G.I. GALLOP
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The available estimates indicate that the Western Australian economy has grown by 4.5 per cent in 2001-02, which follows a fall of 1.2 per cent in the previous year. Growth for 2002-03 is currently forecast at 3.75 per cent. However, private sector forecasters are also predicting a strong performance. Access Economics has forecast 4.8 per cent for 2002-03, which is higher than the 4.3 per cent it forecast in 2001-02. BankWest has revised its forecast of 3.75 per cent for 2002-03 upwards to 4.9 per cent. It has also been estimated that there will be a 9.5 per cent increase in business investment. The Government’s vision for Western Australia was captured last week, beginning with the first airline flight from Dubai to Perth. After negotiating with Emirates Airlines and the Westralia Airports Corporation, the Government entered into a relationship that will allow 1 000 visitors to Perth each week via four direct flights from Dubai. This will generate $46 million a year in tourism. The new services are also expected to bring in up to $30 million a year in agricultural exports. Mr C.J. Barnett: Was that your initiative? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly was. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Whose was it? Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Yes, it was the Government of WA - that is, this Government. The Leader of the Opposition talks about answering questions, but he will not answer the big question; that is, who on his side of the House is undermining his leadership? We are all interested to know the answer to that question. Is it the member for Hillarys, the member for Murdoch, the member for Mitchell, the member for Kingsley, or our good and garrulous friend, the member for Kalgoorlie? It is a hard question. At the end of the week there was an agreement between the Government and Wesbeam for an $80 million manufacturing plant in the northern suburbs. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is that one of yours? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly is. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Let us talk about Narrogin! I will go through the Government’s initiatives in Narrogin. The nursery there has been expanded to provide seedlings that will improve vegetation throughout Western Australia’s rural areas. Further, a local firm has been awarded a major $2 million contract to build fire trucks. There is also a $600 000 commitment for a health facility in Wickepin. I refer also to the decision announced by the Minister for Energy on the new power station that will use mallee. They are the sort of projects to which the Government of Western Australia is committed. Several opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: The available estimates indicate that the Western Australian economy has grown by 4.5 per cent in 2001-02, which follows a fall of 1.2 per cent in the previous year. Growth for 2002-03 is currently forecast at 3.75 per cent. However, private sector forecasters are also predicting a strong performance. Access Economics has forecast 4.8 per cent for 2002-03, which is higher than the 4.3 per cent it forecast in 2001-02. BankWest has revised its forecast of 3.75 per cent for 2002-03 upwards to 4.9 per cent. It has also been estimated that there will be a 9.5 per cent increase in business investment. The Government’s vision for Western Australia was captured last week, beginning with the first airline flight from Dubai to Perth. After negotiating with Emirates Airlines and the Westralia Airports Corporation, the Government entered into a relationship that will allow 1 000 visitors to Perth each week via four direct flights from Dubai. This will generate $46 million a year in tourism. The new services are also expected to bring in up to $30 million a year in agricultural exports. Mr C.J. Barnett: Was that your initiative? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly was. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Whose was it? Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Yes, it was the Government of WA - that is, this Government. The Leader of the Opposition talks about answering questions, but he will not answer the big question; that is, who on his side of the House is undermining his leadership? We are all interested to know the answer to that question. Is it the member for Hillarys, the member for Murdoch, the member for Mitchell, the member for Kingsley, or our good and garrulous friend, the member for Kalgoorlie? It is a hard question. At the end of the week there was an agreement between the Government and Wesbeam for an $80 million manufacturing plant in the northern suburbs. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is that one of yours? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly is. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Let us talk about Narrogin! I will go through the Government’s initiatives in Narrogin. The nursery there has been expanded to provide seedlings that will improve vegetation throughout Western Australia’s rural areas. Further, a local firm has been awarded a major $2 million contract to build fire trucks. There is also a $600 000 commitment for a health facility in Wickepin. I refer also to the decision announced by the Minister for Energy on the new power station that will use mallee. They are the sort of projects to which the Government of Western Australia is committed. Several opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
The available estimates indicate that the Western Australian economy has grown by 4.5 per cent in 2001-02, which follows a fall of 1.2 per cent in the previous year. Growth for 2002-03 is currently forecast at 3.75 per cent. However, private sector forecasters are also predicting a strong performance. Access Economics has forecast 4.8 per cent for 2002-03, which is higher than the 4.3 per cent it forecast in 2001-02. BankWest has revised its forecast of 3.75 per cent for 2002-03 upwards to 4.9 per cent. It has also been estimated that there will be a 9.5 per cent increase in business investment. The Government’s vision for Western Australia was captured last week, beginning with the first airline flight from Dubai to Perth. After negotiating with Emirates Airlines and the Westralia Airports Corporation, the Government entered into a relationship that will allow 1 000 visitors to Perth each week via four direct flights from Dubai. This will generate $46 million a year in tourism. The new services are also expected to bring in up to $30 million a year in agricultural exports. Mr C.J. Barnett: Was that your initiative? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly was. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Whose was it? Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Yes, it was the Government of WA - that is, this Government. The Leader of the Opposition talks about answering questions, but he will not answer the big question; that is, who on his side of the House is undermining his leadership? We are all interested to know the answer to that question. Is it the member for Hillarys, the member for Murdoch, the member for Mitchell, the member for Kingsley, or our good and garrulous friend, the member for Kalgoorlie? It is a hard question. At the end of the week there was an agreement between the Government and Wesbeam for an $80 million manufacturing plant in the northern suburbs. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is that one of yours? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly is. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Let us talk about Narrogin! I will go through the Government’s initiatives in Narrogin. The nursery there has been expanded to provide seedlings that will improve vegetation throughout Western Australia’s rural areas. Further, a local firm has been awarded a major $2 million contract to build fire trucks. There is also a $600 000 commitment for a health facility in Wickepin. I refer also to the decision announced by the Minister for Energy on the new power station that will use mallee. They are the sort of projects to which the Government of Western Australia is committed. Several opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
The Government’s vision for Western Australia was captured last week, beginning with the first airline flight from Dubai to Perth. After negotiating with Emirates Airlines and the Westralia Airports Corporation, the Government entered into a relationship that will allow 1 000 visitors to Perth each week via four direct flights from Dubai. This will generate $46 million a year in tourism. The new services are also expected to bring in up to $30 million a year in agricultural exports. Mr C.J. Barnett: Was that your initiative? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly was. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Whose was it? Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Yes, it was the Government of WA - that is, this Government. The Leader of the Opposition talks about answering questions, but he will not answer the big question; that is, who on his side of the House is undermining his leadership? We are all interested to know the answer to that question. Is it the member for Hillarys, the member for Murdoch, the member for Mitchell, the member for Kingsley, or our good and garrulous friend, the member for Kalgoorlie? It is a hard question. At the end of the week there was an agreement between the Government and Wesbeam for an $80 million manufacturing plant in the northern suburbs. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is that one of yours? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly is. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Let us talk about Narrogin! I will go through the Government’s initiatives in Narrogin. The nursery there has been expanded to provide seedlings that will improve vegetation throughout Western Australia’s rural areas. Further, a local firm has been awarded a major $2 million contract to build fire trucks. There is also a $600 000 commitment for a health facility in Wickepin. I refer also to the decision announced by the Minister for Energy on the new power station that will use mallee. They are the sort of projects to which the Government of Western Australia is committed. Several opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
Mr C.J. Barnett: Was that your initiative? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly was. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Whose was it? Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Yes, it was the Government of WA - that is, this Government. The Leader of the Opposition talks about answering questions, but he will not answer the big question; that is, who on his side of the House is undermining his leadership? We are all interested to know the answer to that question. Is it the member for Hillarys, the member for Murdoch, the member for Mitchell, the member for Kingsley, or our good and garrulous friend, the member for Kalgoorlie? It is a hard question. At the end of the week there was an agreement between the Government and Wesbeam for an $80 million manufacturing plant in the northern suburbs. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is that one of yours? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly is. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Let us talk about Narrogin! I will go through the Government’s initiatives in Narrogin. The nursery there has been expanded to provide seedlings that will improve vegetation throughout Western Australia’s rural areas. Further, a local firm has been awarded a major $2 million contract to build fire trucks. There is also a $600 000 commitment for a health facility in Wickepin. I refer also to the decision announced by the Minister for Energy on the new power station that will use mallee. They are the sort of projects to which the Government of Western Australia is committed. Several opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly was. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Whose was it? Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Yes, it was the Government of WA - that is, this Government. The Leader of the Opposition talks about answering questions, but he will not answer the big question; that is, who on his side of the House is undermining his leadership? We are all interested to know the answer to that question. Is it the member for Hillarys, the member for Murdoch, the member for Mitchell, the member for Kingsley, or our good and garrulous friend, the member for Kalgoorlie? It is a hard question. At the end of the week there was an agreement between the Government and Wesbeam for an $80 million manufacturing plant in the northern suburbs. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is that one of yours? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly is. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Let us talk about Narrogin! I will go through the Government’s initiatives in Narrogin. The nursery there has been expanded to provide seedlings that will improve vegetation throughout Western Australia’s rural areas. Further, a local firm has been awarded a major $2 million contract to build fire trucks. There is also a $600 000 commitment for a health facility in Wickepin. I refer also to the decision announced by the Minister for Energy on the new power station that will use mallee. They are the sort of projects to which the Government of Western Australia is committed. Several opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Whose was it? Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Yes, it was the Government of WA - that is, this Government. The Leader of the Opposition talks about answering questions, but he will not answer the big question; that is, who on his side of the House is undermining his leadership? We are all interested to know the answer to that question. Is it the member for Hillarys, the member for Murdoch, the member for Mitchell, the member for Kingsley, or our good and garrulous friend, the member for Kalgoorlie? It is a hard question. At the end of the week there was an agreement between the Government and Wesbeam for an $80 million manufacturing plant in the northern suburbs. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is that one of yours? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly is. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Let us talk about Narrogin! I will go through the Government’s initiatives in Narrogin. The nursery there has been expanded to provide seedlings that will improve vegetation throughout Western Australia’s rural areas. Further, a local firm has been awarded a major $2 million contract to build fire trucks. There is also a $600 000 commitment for a health facility in Wickepin. I refer also to the decision announced by the Minister for Energy on the new power station that will use mallee. They are the sort of projects to which the Government of Western Australia is committed. Several opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: Whose was it? Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Yes, it was the Government of WA - that is, this Government. The Leader of the Opposition talks about answering questions, but he will not answer the big question; that is, who on his side of the House is undermining his leadership? We are all interested to know the answer to that question. Is it the member for Hillarys, the member for Murdoch, the member for Mitchell, the member for Kingsley, or our good and garrulous friend, the member for Kalgoorlie? It is a hard question. At the end of the week there was an agreement between the Government and Wesbeam for an $80 million manufacturing plant in the northern suburbs. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is that one of yours? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly is. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Let us talk about Narrogin! I will go through the Government’s initiatives in Narrogin. The nursery there has been expanded to provide seedlings that will improve vegetation throughout Western Australia’s rural areas. Further, a local firm has been awarded a major $2 million contract to build fire trucks. There is also a $600 000 commitment for a health facility in Wickepin. I refer also to the decision announced by the Minister for Energy on the new power station that will use mallee. They are the sort of projects to which the Government of Western Australia is committed. Several opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Yes, it was the Government of WA - that is, this Government. The Leader of the Opposition talks about answering questions, but he will not answer the big question; that is, who on his side of the House is undermining his leadership? We are all interested to know the answer to that question. Is it the member for Hillarys, the member for Murdoch, the member for Mitchell, the member for Kingsley, or our good and garrulous friend, the member for Kalgoorlie? It is a hard question. At the end of the week there was an agreement between the Government and Wesbeam for an $80 million manufacturing plant in the northern suburbs. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is that one of yours? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly is. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Let us talk about Narrogin! I will go through the Government’s initiatives in Narrogin. The nursery there has been expanded to provide seedlings that will improve vegetation throughout Western Australia’s rural areas. Further, a local firm has been awarded a major $2 million contract to build fire trucks. There is also a $600 000 commitment for a health facility in Wickepin. I refer also to the decision announced by the Minister for Energy on the new power station that will use mallee. They are the sort of projects to which the Government of Western Australia is committed. Several opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: Yes, it was the Government of WA - that is, this Government. The Leader of the Opposition talks about answering questions, but he will not answer the big question; that is, who on his side of the House is undermining his leadership? We are all interested to know the answer to that question. Is it the member for Hillarys, the member for Murdoch, the member for Mitchell, the member for Kingsley, or our good and garrulous friend, the member for Kalgoorlie? It is a hard question. At the end of the week there was an agreement between the Government and Wesbeam for an $80 million manufacturing plant in the northern suburbs. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is that one of yours? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly is. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Let us talk about Narrogin! I will go through the Government’s initiatives in Narrogin. The nursery there has been expanded to provide seedlings that will improve vegetation throughout Western Australia’s rural areas. Further, a local firm has been awarded a major $2 million contract to build fire trucks. There is also a $600 000 commitment for a health facility in Wickepin. I refer also to the decision announced by the Minister for Energy on the new power station that will use mallee. They are the sort of projects to which the Government of Western Australia is committed. Several opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
At the end of the week there was an agreement between the Government and Wesbeam for an $80 million manufacturing plant in the northern suburbs. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is that one of yours? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly is. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Let us talk about Narrogin! I will go through the Government’s initiatives in Narrogin. The nursery there has been expanded to provide seedlings that will improve vegetation throughout Western Australia’s rural areas. Further, a local firm has been awarded a major $2 million contract to build fire trucks. There is also a $600 000 commitment for a health facility in Wickepin. I refer also to the decision announced by the Minister for Energy on the new power station that will use mallee. They are the sort of projects to which the Government of Western Australia is committed. Several opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
Mr C.J. Barnett: Is that one of yours? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly is. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Let us talk about Narrogin! I will go through the Government’s initiatives in Narrogin. The nursery there has been expanded to provide seedlings that will improve vegetation throughout Western Australia’s rural areas. Further, a local firm has been awarded a major $2 million contract to build fire trucks. There is also a $600 000 commitment for a health facility in Wickepin. I refer also to the decision announced by the Minister for Energy on the new power station that will use mallee. They are the sort of projects to which the Government of Western Australia is committed. Several opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly is. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Let us talk about Narrogin! I will go through the Government’s initiatives in Narrogin. The nursery there has been expanded to provide seedlings that will improve vegetation throughout Western Australia’s rural areas. Further, a local firm has been awarded a major $2 million contract to build fire trucks. There is also a $600 000 commitment for a health facility in Wickepin. I refer also to the decision announced by the Minister for Energy on the new power station that will use mallee. They are the sort of projects to which the Government of Western Australia is committed. Several opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Let us talk about Narrogin! I will go through the Government’s initiatives in Narrogin. The nursery there has been expanded to provide seedlings that will improve vegetation throughout Western Australia’s rural areas. Further, a local firm has been awarded a major $2 million contract to build fire trucks. There is also a $600 000 commitment for a health facility in Wickepin. I refer also to the decision announced by the Minister for Energy on the new power station that will use mallee. They are the sort of projects to which the Government of Western Australia is committed. Several opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: Let us talk about Narrogin! I will go through the Government’s initiatives in Narrogin. The nursery there has been expanded to provide seedlings that will improve vegetation throughout Western Australia’s rural areas. Further, a local firm has been awarded a major $2 million contract to build fire trucks. There is also a $600 000 commitment for a health facility in Wickepin. I refer also to the decision announced by the Minister for Energy on the new power station that will use mallee. They are the sort of projects to which the Government of Western Australia is committed. Several opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
Several opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: The available estimates indicate that the Western Australian economy has grown by 4.5 per cent in 2001-02, which follows a fall of 1.2 per cent in the previous year. Growth for 2002-03 is currently forecast at 3.75 per cent. However, private sector forecasters are also predicting a strong performance. Access Economics has forecast 4.8 per cent for 2002-03, which is higher than the 4.3 per cent it forecast in 2001-02. BankWest has revised its forecast of 3.75 per cent for 2002-03 upwards to 4.9 per cent. It has also been estimated that there will be a 9.5 per cent increase in business investment. The Government’s vision for Western Australia was captured last week, beginning with the first airline flight from Dubai to Perth. After negotiating with Emirates Airlines and the Westralia Airports Corporation, the Government entered into a relationship that will allow 1 000 visitors to Perth each week via four direct flights from Dubai. This will generate $46 million a year in tourism. The new services are also expected to bring in up to $30 million a year in agricultural exports. Mr C.J. Barnett: Was that your initiative? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly was. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Whose was it? Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Yes, it was the Government of WA - that is, this Government. The Leader of the Opposition talks about answering questions, but he will not answer the big question; that is, who on his side of the House is undermining his leadership? We are all interested to know the answer to that question. Is it the member for Hillarys, the member for Murdoch, the member for Mitchell, the member for Kingsley, or our good and garrulous friend, the member for Kalgoorlie? It is a hard question. At the end of the week there was an agreement between the Government and Wesbeam for an $80 million manufacturing plant in the northern suburbs. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is that one of yours? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly is. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Let us talk about Narrogin! I will go through the Government’s initiatives in Narrogin. The nursery there has been expanded to provide seedlings that will improve vegetation throughout Western Australia’s rural areas. Further, a local firm has been awarded a major $2 million contract to build fire trucks. There is also a $600 000 commitment for a health facility in Wickepin. I refer also to the decision announced by the Minister for Energy on the new power station that will use mallee. They are the sort of projects to which the Government of Western Australia is committed. Several opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
The available estimates indicate that the Western Australian economy has grown by 4.5 per cent in 2001-02, which follows a fall of 1.2 per cent in the previous year. Growth for 2002-03 is currently forecast at 3.75 per cent. However, private sector forecasters are also predicting a strong performance. Access Economics has forecast 4.8 per cent for 2002-03, which is higher than the 4.3 per cent it forecast in 2001-02. BankWest has revised its forecast of 3.75 per cent for 2002-03 upwards to 4.9 per cent. It has also been estimated that there will be a 9.5 per cent increase in business investment. The Government’s vision for Western Australia was captured last week, beginning with the first airline flight from Dubai to Perth. After negotiating with Emirates Airlines and the Westralia Airports Corporation, the Government entered into a relationship that will allow 1 000 visitors to Perth each week via four direct flights from Dubai. This will generate $46 million a year in tourism. The new services are also expected to bring in up to $30 million a year in agricultural exports. Mr C.J. Barnett: Was that your initiative? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly was. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Whose was it? Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Yes, it was the Government of WA - that is, this Government. The Leader of the Opposition talks about answering questions, but he will not answer the big question; that is, who on his side of the House is undermining his leadership? We are all interested to know the answer to that question. Is it the member for Hillarys, the member for Murdoch, the member for Mitchell, the member for Kingsley, or our good and garrulous friend, the member for Kalgoorlie? It is a hard question. At the end of the week there was an agreement between the Government and Wesbeam for an $80 million manufacturing plant in the northern suburbs. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is that one of yours? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly is. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Let us talk about Narrogin! I will go through the Government’s initiatives in Narrogin. The nursery there has been expanded to provide seedlings that will improve vegetation throughout Western Australia’s rural areas. Further, a local firm has been awarded a major $2 million contract to build fire trucks. There is also a $600 000 commitment for a health facility in Wickepin. I refer also to the decision announced by the Minister for Energy on the new power station that will use mallee. They are the sort of projects to which the Government of Western Australia is committed. Several opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
The Government’s vision for Western Australia was captured last week, beginning with the first airline flight from Dubai to Perth. After negotiating with Emirates Airlines and the Westralia Airports Corporation, the Government entered into a relationship that will allow 1 000 visitors to Perth each week via four direct flights from Dubai. This will generate $46 million a year in tourism. The new services are also expected to bring in up to $30 million a year in agricultural exports. Mr C.J. Barnett: Was that your initiative? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly was. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Whose was it? Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Yes, it was the Government of WA - that is, this Government. The Leader of the Opposition talks about answering questions, but he will not answer the big question; that is, who on his side of the House is undermining his leadership? We are all interested to know the answer to that question. Is it the member for Hillarys, the member for Murdoch, the member for Mitchell, the member for Kingsley, or our good and garrulous friend, the member for Kalgoorlie? It is a hard question. At the end of the week there was an agreement between the Government and Wesbeam for an $80 million manufacturing plant in the northern suburbs. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is that one of yours? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly is. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Let us talk about Narrogin! I will go through the Government’s initiatives in Narrogin. The nursery there has been expanded to provide seedlings that will improve vegetation throughout Western Australia’s rural areas. Further, a local firm has been awarded a major $2 million contract to build fire trucks. There is also a $600 000 commitment for a health facility in Wickepin. I refer also to the decision announced by the Minister for Energy on the new power station that will use mallee. They are the sort of projects to which the Government of Western Australia is committed. Several opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
Mr C.J. Barnett: Was that your initiative? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly was. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Whose was it? Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Yes, it was the Government of WA - that is, this Government. The Leader of the Opposition talks about answering questions, but he will not answer the big question; that is, who on his side of the House is undermining his leadership? We are all interested to know the answer to that question. Is it the member for Hillarys, the member for Murdoch, the member for Mitchell, the member for Kingsley, or our good and garrulous friend, the member for Kalgoorlie? It is a hard question. At the end of the week there was an agreement between the Government and Wesbeam for an $80 million manufacturing plant in the northern suburbs. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is that one of yours? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly is. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Let us talk about Narrogin! I will go through the Government’s initiatives in Narrogin. The nursery there has been expanded to provide seedlings that will improve vegetation throughout Western Australia’s rural areas. Further, a local firm has been awarded a major $2 million contract to build fire trucks. There is also a $600 000 commitment for a health facility in Wickepin. I refer also to the decision announced by the Minister for Energy on the new power station that will use mallee. They are the sort of projects to which the Government of Western Australia is committed. Several opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly was. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Whose was it? Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Yes, it was the Government of WA - that is, this Government. The Leader of the Opposition talks about answering questions, but he will not answer the big question; that is, who on his side of the House is undermining his leadership? We are all interested to know the answer to that question. Is it the member for Hillarys, the member for Murdoch, the member for Mitchell, the member for Kingsley, or our good and garrulous friend, the member for Kalgoorlie? It is a hard question. At the end of the week there was an agreement between the Government and Wesbeam for an $80 million manufacturing plant in the northern suburbs. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is that one of yours? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly is. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Let us talk about Narrogin! I will go through the Government’s initiatives in Narrogin. The nursery there has been expanded to provide seedlings that will improve vegetation throughout Western Australia’s rural areas. Further, a local firm has been awarded a major $2 million contract to build fire trucks. There is also a $600 000 commitment for a health facility in Wickepin. I refer also to the decision announced by the Minister for Energy on the new power station that will use mallee. They are the sort of projects to which the Government of Western Australia is committed. Several opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Whose was it? Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Yes, it was the Government of WA - that is, this Government. The Leader of the Opposition talks about answering questions, but he will not answer the big question; that is, who on his side of the House is undermining his leadership? We are all interested to know the answer to that question. Is it the member for Hillarys, the member for Murdoch, the member for Mitchell, the member for Kingsley, or our good and garrulous friend, the member for Kalgoorlie? It is a hard question. At the end of the week there was an agreement between the Government and Wesbeam for an $80 million manufacturing plant in the northern suburbs. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is that one of yours? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly is. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Let us talk about Narrogin! I will go through the Government’s initiatives in Narrogin. The nursery there has been expanded to provide seedlings that will improve vegetation throughout Western Australia’s rural areas. Further, a local firm has been awarded a major $2 million contract to build fire trucks. There is also a $600 000 commitment for a health facility in Wickepin. I refer also to the decision announced by the Minister for Energy on the new power station that will use mallee. They are the sort of projects to which the Government of Western Australia is committed. Several opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: Whose was it? Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Yes, it was the Government of WA - that is, this Government. The Leader of the Opposition talks about answering questions, but he will not answer the big question; that is, who on his side of the House is undermining his leadership? We are all interested to know the answer to that question. Is it the member for Hillarys, the member for Murdoch, the member for Mitchell, the member for Kingsley, or our good and garrulous friend, the member for Kalgoorlie? It is a hard question. At the end of the week there was an agreement between the Government and Wesbeam for an $80 million manufacturing plant in the northern suburbs. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is that one of yours? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly is. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Let us talk about Narrogin! I will go through the Government’s initiatives in Narrogin. The nursery there has been expanded to provide seedlings that will improve vegetation throughout Western Australia’s rural areas. Further, a local firm has been awarded a major $2 million contract to build fire trucks. There is also a $600 000 commitment for a health facility in Wickepin. I refer also to the decision announced by the Minister for Energy on the new power station that will use mallee. They are the sort of projects to which the Government of Western Australia is committed. Several opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Yes, it was the Government of WA - that is, this Government. The Leader of the Opposition talks about answering questions, but he will not answer the big question; that is, who on his side of the House is undermining his leadership? We are all interested to know the answer to that question. Is it the member for Hillarys, the member for Murdoch, the member for Mitchell, the member for Kingsley, or our good and garrulous friend, the member for Kalgoorlie? It is a hard question. At the end of the week there was an agreement between the Government and Wesbeam for an $80 million manufacturing plant in the northern suburbs. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is that one of yours? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly is. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Let us talk about Narrogin! I will go through the Government’s initiatives in Narrogin. The nursery there has been expanded to provide seedlings that will improve vegetation throughout Western Australia’s rural areas. Further, a local firm has been awarded a major $2 million contract to build fire trucks. There is also a $600 000 commitment for a health facility in Wickepin. I refer also to the decision announced by the Minister for Energy on the new power station that will use mallee. They are the sort of projects to which the Government of Western Australia is committed. Several opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: Yes, it was the Government of WA - that is, this Government. The Leader of the Opposition talks about answering questions, but he will not answer the big question; that is, who on his side of the House is undermining his leadership? We are all interested to know the answer to that question. Is it the member for Hillarys, the member for Murdoch, the member for Mitchell, the member for Kingsley, or our good and garrulous friend, the member for Kalgoorlie? It is a hard question. At the end of the week there was an agreement between the Government and Wesbeam for an $80 million manufacturing plant in the northern suburbs. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is that one of yours? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly is. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Let us talk about Narrogin! I will go through the Government’s initiatives in Narrogin. The nursery there has been expanded to provide seedlings that will improve vegetation throughout Western Australia’s rural areas. Further, a local firm has been awarded a major $2 million contract to build fire trucks. There is also a $600 000 commitment for a health facility in Wickepin. I refer also to the decision announced by the Minister for Energy on the new power station that will use mallee. They are the sort of projects to which the Government of Western Australia is committed. Several opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
At the end of the week there was an agreement between the Government and Wesbeam for an $80 million manufacturing plant in the northern suburbs. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is that one of yours? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly is. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Let us talk about Narrogin! I will go through the Government’s initiatives in Narrogin. The nursery there has been expanded to provide seedlings that will improve vegetation throughout Western Australia’s rural areas. Further, a local firm has been awarded a major $2 million contract to build fire trucks. There is also a $600 000 commitment for a health facility in Wickepin. I refer also to the decision announced by the Minister for Energy on the new power station that will use mallee. They are the sort of projects to which the Government of Western Australia is committed. Several opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
Mr C.J. Barnett: Is that one of yours? Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly is. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Let us talk about Narrogin! I will go through the Government’s initiatives in Narrogin. The nursery there has been expanded to provide seedlings that will improve vegetation throughout Western Australia’s rural areas. Further, a local firm has been awarded a major $2 million contract to build fire trucks. There is also a $600 000 commitment for a health facility in Wickepin. I refer also to the decision announced by the Minister for Energy on the new power station that will use mallee. They are the sort of projects to which the Government of Western Australia is committed. Several opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: It certainly is. Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Let us talk about Narrogin! I will go through the Government’s initiatives in Narrogin. The nursery there has been expanded to provide seedlings that will improve vegetation throughout Western Australia’s rural areas. Further, a local firm has been awarded a major $2 million contract to build fire trucks. There is also a $600 000 commitment for a health facility in Wickepin. I refer also to the decision announced by the Minister for Energy on the new power station that will use mallee. They are the sort of projects to which the Government of Western Australia is committed. Several opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Let us talk about Narrogin! I will go through the Government’s initiatives in Narrogin. The nursery there has been expanded to provide seedlings that will improve vegetation throughout Western Australia’s rural areas. Further, a local firm has been awarded a major $2 million contract to build fire trucks. There is also a $600 000 commitment for a health facility in Wickepin. I refer also to the decision announced by the Minister for Energy on the new power station that will use mallee. They are the sort of projects to which the Government of Western Australia is committed. Several opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: Let us talk about Narrogin! I will go through the Government’s initiatives in Narrogin. The nursery there has been expanded to provide seedlings that will improve vegetation throughout Western Australia’s rural areas. Further, a local firm has been awarded a major $2 million contract to build fire trucks. There is also a $600 000 commitment for a health facility in Wickepin. I refer also to the decision announced by the Minister for Energy on the new power station that will use mallee. They are the sort of projects to which the Government of Western Australia is committed. Several opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
Several opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: It is amazing that members opposite cannot celebrate with the Government. I will tell the Leader of the Opposition how easy it is. When the Leader of the Opposition speaks on radio tomorrow he can say, “I congratulate the Government of Western Australia on its excellent work in promoting new markets and new jobs in Western Australia.” The Leader of the Opposition can say that in front of his mirror tonight and repeat it on radio tomorrow. Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
Midway through the week we saw the signing of the gas contract with China. It is the result of a wonderful team effort involving the previous Government - particularly the previous Premier - my Government, the federal Government and the federal Opposition. Gough Whitlam was in China supporting us. We have had many Australians supporting the Government and the good work of the North West Shelf joint venture. Members opposite do not have the grace to applaud the efforts of the Government in the work it is doing. I will summarise all of that: new technology - Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
Several opposition members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
The SPEAKER: Order! Members, the interjections lasted longer than the summary. Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: The Government has provided new jobs and new technology in timber manufacturing in this State, new tourist opportunities and new export opportunities through the link with Dubai, and a further consolidation in development through its relationship with China. This is the Western Australia for the future: new jobs based upon new technology and new markets - in this case, in the Middle East - and a consolidation and extension of our relationship with China, which commenced 30 years ago under the leadership of Gough Whitlam.
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