Page 3667 - Week 12 - Tuesday, 28 October 2014
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think that we are dreaming up an entirely new foreign way of moving people around the city. There are many cities across the world that have light rail systems. We believe it will improve public transport patronage across that corridor. We also believe that it will encourage and activate one of the fastest growing areas of our city.
Mr Hanson and Mr Coe interjecting—
MADAM SPEAKER: Order, Mr Hanson and Mr Coe!
Dr Bourke: On a point of order—
MADAM SPEAKER: A point of order. Could you stop the clocks, please?
Dr Bourke: Madam Speaker, Mr Hanson just used the word “hypocrisy” to describe the Chief Minister’s answer, and that is unparliamentary.
MADAM SPEAKER: I did not hear it, and “hypocrisy” is one of those words that are in and out of vogue as to whether it is unparliamentary. Various Speakers have ruled that it depends on the context. I did not hear it. If Mr Hanson—
Mr Hanson: Just on the point of order, I did not say it, Madam Speaker.
MADAM SPEAKER: I will review the tape and decide whether or not it was said. I will have to take Mr Hanson’s word for it at this stage. I am quite willing to do that, but, if it is contested, I will review the tape. If it was said, and I think it is unparliamentary, I will ask the member to withdraw.
MS GALLAGHER: Thank you, Madam Speaker. I am mindful of the comment you made last week where you said you could not hear yourself think. That is a little bit like I am experiencing on this side of the chamber in terms of the—
Opposition members interjecting—
MS GALLAGHER: I am quoting Madam Speaker from last week, who had a similar issue to the one I am experiencing now. However, I am sure that everyone will give me the opportunity to speak more generally.
Opposition members interjecting—
MADAM SPEAKER: Order, Mr Hanson, Mr Coe!
MS GALLAGHER: Anyone who understands my fear of flying, Mr Hanson, knows that any travel overseas for me is by far and away not something that I enjoy.
In terms of the other opportunities, this is about a project that is encouraging a more sustainable city by not only improving transport options but also changing the way the city develops, allowing more urban redevelopment along that corridor. Could I just say that, whilst there is scepticism and cynicism across the chamber, there are a lot of people coming to us and talking with us about the opportunities of this project. More and more are joining that as the project continues. (Time expired.)
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