❓ Ms Mettam (Opposition) asks the Minister for Health Infrastructure for a breakdown of the locations of 900 additional hospital beds. The Minister avoids answering directly, instead launching into a tirade accusing the Opposition of relying on 'fake AI' and criticising the Leader of the Liberal Party.
AnsweredQoN 208Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
Hospital budget—Blowout
208. Ms Libby Mettam to
the Minister for Health Infrastructure :
I have a supplementary question.
Will the minister
table the breakdown of the locations of the additional 900 beds?
208. Ms Libby Mettam to
the Minister for Health Infrastructure :
I have a supplementary question.
Will the minister
table the breakdown of the locations of the additional 900 beds?
AnswerView source ↗
Look, member, put
that question on notice, as is standard in Parliament. Can I say this again: there
is a sharp contrast between this side and that side. That side—
Several members
interjected.
The Speaker: Members!
Mr John Carey: —is relying on fake AI, and we know why.
It is because the Leader of the Liberal Party does it all the time. When he is
opposing housing developments, he gets out the fake AI. He tries to scare
people.
Several members
interjected.
The Speaker: Members! Leader of the Opposition!
Mr John Carey: They are relying on it for their
speeches. He gets out the AI. I mean, seriously! Come on! I know the Leader of
the Liberal Party relies heavily on Graham Mason, but it is getting a bit
embarrassing. Let us be very clear.
Several members
interjected.
Mr John Carey: He writes all your stuff! The member
for Churchlands is like this if he does not have a script! I can barely see the
Liberal leader's face! "What's that, Graham? I don't know what to do
next!"
Several members
interjected.
Mr John Carey: The point is this: there is a very
clear difference. This side of the house—this government—is focused—
Several members
interjected.
The Speaker: Members! Leader of the Opposition! Leader
of the Opposition, can you stop interjecting, please? Member for Vasse, you as
well, thanks.
Mr John Carey: This side of the house is focused on
delivery. I have to say that the first really exciting project during my time
as the Minister for Health Infrastructure will, of course, be the completion of
the new massive Geraldton redevelopment.
Several members
interjected.
The Speaker: Members!
Mr John Carey: Of course I will invite you, member for
Geraldton, because you and the National Party had absolutely nothing to do with
it!
Several members
interjected.
The Speaker: Members! Minister! Member for Central
Wheatbelt! Thank you. No, sorry. Thank you.
that question on notice, as is standard in Parliament. Can I say this again: there
is a sharp contrast between this side and that side. That side—
Several members
interjected.
The Speaker: Members!
Mr John Carey: —is relying on fake AI, and we know why.
It is because the Leader of the Liberal Party does it all the time. When he is
opposing housing developments, he gets out the fake AI. He tries to scare
people.
Several members
interjected.
The Speaker: Members! Leader of the Opposition!
Mr John Carey: They are relying on it for their
speeches. He gets out the AI. I mean, seriously! Come on! I know the Leader of
the Liberal Party relies heavily on Graham Mason, but it is getting a bit
embarrassing. Let us be very clear.
Several members
interjected.
Mr John Carey: He writes all your stuff! The member
for Churchlands is like this if he does not have a script! I can barely see the
Liberal leader's face! "What's that, Graham? I don't know what to do
next!"
Several members
interjected.
Mr John Carey: The point is this: there is a very
clear difference. This side of the house—this government—is focused—
Several members
interjected.
The Speaker: Members! Leader of the Opposition! Leader
of the Opposition, can you stop interjecting, please? Member for Vasse, you as
well, thanks.
Mr John Carey: This side of the house is focused on
delivery. I have to say that the first really exciting project during my time
as the Minister for Health Infrastructure will, of course, be the completion of
the new massive Geraldton redevelopment.
Several members
interjected.
The Speaker: Members!
Mr John Carey: Of course I will invite you, member for
Geraldton, because you and the National Party had absolutely nothing to do with
it!
Several members
interjected.
The Speaker: Members! Minister! Member for Central
Wheatbelt! Thank you. No, sorry. Thank you.
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