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Legislative Assembly Legislative Assembly Thursday, 20 October 2011 THE SPEAKER (Mr G.A. Woodhams) took the chair at 9.00 am, and read prayers. CLARKSON POLICE STATION — POLICE NUMBERS Petition MR J.R. QUIGLEY (Mindarie) [9.01 am]: I have a petition signed by 1 447 constituents of the electorate of Mindarie, which has been certified by the Clerk as conforming with the standing orders of the Assembly. It reads — To the Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Parliament of Western Australia in Parliament assembled. We, the undersigned, say that over the last month the number of gang assaults in Clarkson provides clear evidence that the government has failed to provide sufficient police numbers to the Clarkson Police Station to get on top of gang violence in our electorate. Now we ask the Legislative Assembly: That the Clarkson Police station be urgently assigned a significant increase in police numbers so as to provide for 7 days a week 24 hour policing and for the police station to remain open at least until 1 hour after closing time of the Whale and Ale Tavern in Clarkson and the Cornerstone Tavern in Butler. It is evidently clear that alcohol is playing a significant part in the attacks and the Clarkson Police Station must remain open until 1 hour after the closing time of the Whale and Ale Tavern in Clarkson and the Cornerstone Tavern in Butler. If the Minister for Police fails to ensure both an increase in police numbers in Clarkson and to ensure that the police station remains open until 1 hour after closing time of these two taverns, then the Minister for Police and the Government is failing to protect our local community from violence. As I said, Mr Speaker, it has been signed by 1 447 people. [See petition 486.] PETITION TERMINOLOGY — STANDING ORDER 64 Statement by Speaker THE SPEAKER (Mr G.A. Woodhams): I address this comment to all members, because members are often involved in petitions and I think it is fairly important that the wording of petitions be acceptable. I deem this just tabled petition to be acceptable, but in rising to make these comments I draw members’ attention to the standing orders on petitions and to the temperate language that should be used in them. Now, I have accepted that particular petition. I do not know that all of you would have been paying attention to it, but there were certainly some words within that petition that others might interpret as not being temperate. I draw your attention particularly to petitions that members might personally be involved with. I think the member for Mindarie has been involved with this petition and that it is not just a petition that he has been presented with on behalf of petitioners in his electorate. I want members to look at the standing orders when they bring petitions into this place. CONTAINER DEPOSIT SCHEME Petition MR M.P. MURRAY (Collie–Preston) [9.04 am]: I will see whether I can get my petition right, Mr Speaker! The SPEAKER: I think you will be able to do that, member. Mr M.P. MURRAY: I have a petition signed by 113 people, which conforms with the standing orders of the Legislative Assembly and states — To the Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Parliament of Western Australia in Parliament assembled. We, the undersigned, say it is time to address the number of beverage containers recycled in Western Australia and assist in improving the ongoing litter problem we have in our state. Discussion about the introduction of such a scheme for Western Australia has been ongoing for too long and it is now time the Government took action. 8478 [ASSEMBLY — Thursday, 20 October 2011] Now we ask that the Legislative Assembly call upon the Barnett Government to immediately introduce a Western Australian Container Deposit Scheme, similar to the system that operates in South Australia. I table the petition. The SPEAKER: That was a very excellent petition, member for Collie–Preston. [See petition 487.] PAPERS TABLED Papers were tabled and ordered to lie upon the table of the house. HERITAGE COUNCIL OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA — ANNUAL REPORT 2010–11 Correction — Statement by Speaker THE SPEAKER (Mr G.A. Woodhams): I have received a letter from the Minister for Heritage dated 18 October 2011 requesting that corrections be made to the 2010–11 annual report of the Heritage Council of Western Australia, which was tabled on 21 September 2011. Amendments are requested at pages 17 and 80 of the report to adjust figures that were transposed. Under the provisions of standing order 156, I advise the Assembly that I have authorised that the necessary corrections be attached to the tabled paper. [See paper 3891.] BUSHFIRE ACTION WEEK Statement by Minister for Emergency Services MR R.F. JOHNSON (Hillarys — Minister for Emergency Services) [9.06 am]: I take this opportunity to inform the house of the upcoming bushfire season and to update members about the state’s preparations, especially in light of the weekend’s events. On Sunday, while many people were enjoying the first signs of summer, firefighters were busy battling a number of fires around the outer metropolitan area, including a major fire that threatened homes in Red Gully. More than 80 career and volunteer firefighters worked tirelessly throughout the day and overnight to contain a fire that burnt out more than 1 000 hectares of land. Through their efforts and commitment, eight homes and 10 sheds were saved. This fire is a stark reminder of what is predicted for this bushfire season and occurred the day after I launched FESA’s Bushfire Action Week with the support of the Minister for Environment. Bushfire Action Week is the time for people who live near bushland to start their preparations. The fire over the weekend highlights that there is no time to waste. Homes should be cleared of any surrounding dry material and overhanging branches, families should work together to develop bushfire survival plans, and everyone should take the time to understand all about fire danger ratings and total fire bans. With 80 per cent of the state at an increased risk of bushfire, I urge homeowners who live near bushland to prepare for another tough and challenging season. Recent rainfalls have generated abundant grassland fuels in many areas of the state. The Kimberley is already experiencing some of the worst conditions and highest fuel loads on record, and the south of the state is likely to follow suit, particularly in the Mid West and Goldfields. Now is not the time for complacency but, rather, is an opportunity for action. Roleystone resident Christine Cairns is a good example of what people should be doing. A Roleystone resident for more than 30 years, Christine, who is also part of the local Bushfire Ready group, believes the key to surviving a bushfire is being prepared. At the launch of Bushfire Action Week she took me on a tour of her property, demonstrating all the steps she had taken to protect her property. Christine is a wonderful example of a resident who cares enough about her home and her neighbours to take the time to prepare for the bushfire season. The state government is working in partnership with FESA, the Department of Environment and Conservation, local government and stakeholders to implement recommendations and key findings from recent bushfire reviews in readiness for the bushfire season. Every step that can be taken to improve and enhance the state’s readiness is being taken, but local residents also have a key role to play. I encourage everyone to come together as a community, prepare their homes, join local Bushfire Ready groups and seek more information from the FESA website if required. Community safety is everyone’s business—together we can all reduce the risk of bushfire this season. EDUCATION — NATIONAL TEACHER AWARDS Statement by Minister for Education DR E. CONSTABLE (Churchlands — Minister for Education) [9.09 am]: Western Australian educators finished top of the class at last week’s Australian Awards for Outstanding Teaching and School Leadership. Teachers and principals from this state were represented as finalists in each of the five national prize categories, and I am proud to say that two of our best took out national awards. [ASSEMBLY — Thursday, 20 October 2011] 8479 Australian Primary Principal of the Year is Lee Musumeci, of the Challis Early Childhood Education Centre in Armadale. Ms Musumeci is an exceptional leader in her field, putting in place innovative ideas and programs at the Armadale school that help support families so that some of our youngest students are provided with the foundations they need to be successful at school. She has developed valuable partnerships with a range of community organisations to deliver services to families at the school, better supporting vulnerable youngsters. Challis Early Childhood Education Centre continues to lead the way in early childhood education. Australian Secondary Teacher of the Year is the second award that a Western Australian took home. Science specialist David Henderson from Rossmoyne Senior High School was recognised for his focus on providing engaging and unique learning experiences. Dr Henderson not only teaches science in a way that motivates and engages his students, but also focuses on helping them prepare for careers, as the careers and enterprise teacher at the school. He has established alliances with Rotary and Curtin University along with other science-related organisations to benefit his secondary school students. Also, last week, Westminster Primary School teacher Brooke Topelberg won the Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools.
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