❓ Mrs Clarke asks about the Cook Labor government's progress on housing availability. Minister Carey responds by highlighting investments and criticising opposition views on suburban development.
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Housing—Availability279.Mrs Lorna Clarketo
theMinister for Housing and Works:I refer to the Cook
Labor government's commitment to ensuring that every Western Australian has a
home.(1) Can the minister please update the
house on the government's ongoing progress in unlocking land across the state
and accelerating the delivery of housing?(2) Can the minister advise the house of any
obstacles the government is facing to deliver housing in the northern suburbs?Mr John Carey replied:(1)–(2) I thank the member for her question and
her advocacy for the fine suburb of Yanchep in particular. Our government, in
the most recent budget, announced a record investment of $4.7 billion in
social and affordable housing and homelessness measures, taking the total
investment since 2021 to $10.8 billion. Of course, that is a significant
investment. We have a massive pipeline in unlocking land, with an additional
$522 million for the Housing Enabling Infrastructure Fund. In addition to
that, there is another$694 million to unlock
further land around Metronet stations, the metropolitan area and regional
WesternAustralia.(Interruption.)Mr John Carey:I enjoyed those sound effects!We believe in the
outer suburbs. We believe in suburbs. We believe in Yanchep and the northern
corridor. Only recently, we announced the unlocking of over 4,100 new homes
across two of the key suburbs, including Yanchep. That includes partnering with
Satterley to develop 135 hectares to provide over 2,100 homes. Of course, in east
Eglinton and west Eglinton, further development is occurring. In neighbouring
Yanchep, we are developing 58 hectares of land in partnership with Peet. Once
complete, Yanchep will deliver up to 700 homes, including 100 social homes. The
first settlement is estimated in 2027 and the first residents are to move in in
2028. There is a lot happening in Yanchep, and going into the future, it will
be a critical corridor for housing growth.It is really
disappointing and surprising though that we see this constant commentary coming
from the other side. It is this weird coalition between the Liberals, the
Nationals and the Greens. The Greens, in an extraordinary position, called
suburban communities "far-flung suburbs". Hon Dr Brad Pettitt
mocked people living in Yanchep by saying it is 384,000 kilometres away. This
is elitism at its best and it is bizarrely also wrong in attacking Ballajura.
It is just weird and elitist. It continues Hon Dr Brad Pettitt's fixation
with the only thing he cares about: Fremantle. I know we have the member for
Fremantle here. He is an upper house member.Of course, the
Leader of the Liberal Party has attacked Metronet at every opportunity,
including the investment to Yanchep. The irony, of course, was that he suddenly
discovered the train line and hopped on it. He did social media about it and
went, "This is kind of good! Oh! A train line! Public transport!" I
mean, members have to understand that the only way Liberals generally engage
with the other suburbs and communities is that they lower the car window
slightly and peek through. They do not engage.Then we have the
Leader of the National Party who in this place yesterday gave the most
extraordinarily out-of-touch comments. He said, "I fly over Yanchep, and
there's lots of bush!" He said that! He cannot help it.Mr Shane Loveinterjected.Mr John Carey:He laughs at it. He is laughing right
now!Mr Shane Love:I was laughing at you.Mr John Carey:No! The Leader of the National Party's
observations—Mr Shane Loveinterjected.Mr John Carey:Has the member been to Yanchep?Several members
interjected.The Speaker:Members. Minister. Leader of the
Nationals. Minister.Mr John Carey:What a joke. Yesterday, the Leader of
the Nationals said, "I fly over there and there's a lot of bush." He
then went on to attack the Metronet line there. He did that. We all heard it.
He attacked the Metronet line because, in part, it should be making a profit.
That is apparently what public transport should do. The Leader of the Nationals
in coalition with the Leader of the Liberals and the Greens was talking down
and mocking the northern corridor. Worse still, they attacked critical
infrastructure that creates more housing opportunities. There is only one side
and one political party that is making investments in places like Yanchep and
Ellenbrook; it is a Labor government that backs in our communities in the
suburbs.
Housing—Availability
279.Mrs Lorna Clarketo
theMinister for Housing and Works:
I refer to the Cook
Labor government's commitment to ensuring that every Western Australian has a
home.
(1) Can the minister please update the
house on the government's ongoing progress in unlocking land across the state
and accelerating the delivery of housing?
(2) Can the minister advise the house of any
obstacles the government is facing to deliver housing in the northern suburbs?
Mr John Carey replied:
(1)–(2) I thank the member for her question and
her advocacy for the fine suburb of Yanchep in particular. Our government, in
the most recent budget, announced a record investment of $4.7 billion in
social and affordable housing and homelessness measures, taking the total
investment since 2021 to $10.8 billion. Of course, that is a significant
investment. We have a massive pipeline in unlocking land, with an additional
$522 million for the Housing Enabling Infrastructure Fund. In addition to
that, there is another$694 million to unlock
further land around Metronet stations, the metropolitan area and regional
WesternAustralia.
(Interruption.)
Mr John Carey:I enjoyed those sound effects!
We believe in the
outer suburbs. We believe in suburbs. We believe in Yanchep and the northern
corridor. Only recently, we announced the unlocking of over 4,100 new homes
across two of the key suburbs, including Yanchep. That includes partnering with
Satterley to develop 135 hectares to provide over 2,100 homes. Of course, in east
Eglinton and west Eglinton, further development is occurring. In neighbouring
Yanchep, we are developing 58 hectares of land in partnership with Peet. Once
complete, Yanchep will deliver up to 700 homes, including 100 social homes. The
first settlement is estimated in 2027 and the first residents are to move in in
2028. There is a lot happening in Yanchep, and going into the future, it will
be a critical corridor for housing growth.
It is really
disappointing and surprising though that we see this constant commentary coming
from the other side. It is this weird coalition between the Liberals, the
Nationals and the Greens. The Greens, in an extraordinary position, called
suburban communities "far-flung suburbs". Hon Dr Brad Pettitt
mocked people living in Yanchep by saying it is 384,000 kilometres away. This
is elitism at its best and it is bizarrely also wrong in attacking Ballajura.
It is just weird and elitist. It continues Hon Dr Brad Pettitt's fixation
with the only thing he cares about: Fremantle. I know we have the member for
Fremantle here. He is an upper house member.
Of course, the
Leader of the Liberal Party has attacked Metronet at every opportunity,
including the investment to Yanchep. The irony, of course, was that he suddenly
discovered the train line and hopped on it. He did social media about it and
went, "This is kind of good! Oh! A train line! Public transport!" I
mean, members have to understand that the only way Liberals generally engage
with the other suburbs and communities is that they lower the car window
slightly and peek through. They do not engage.
Then we have the
Leader of the National Party who in this place yesterday gave the most
extraordinarily out-of-touch comments. He said, "I fly over Yanchep, and
there's lots of bush!" He said that! He cannot help it.
Mr Shane Loveinterjected.
Mr John Carey:He laughs at it. He is laughing right
now!
Mr Shane Love:I was laughing at you.
Mr John Carey:No! The Leader of the National Party's
observations—
Mr Shane Loveinterjected.
Mr John Carey:Has the member been to Yanchep?
Several members
interjected.
The Speaker:Members. Minister. Leader of the
Nationals. Minister.
Mr John Carey:What a joke. Yesterday, the Leader of
the Nationals said, "I fly over there and there's a lot of bush." He
then went on to attack the Metronet line there. He did that. We all heard it.
He attacked the Metronet line because, in part, it should be making a profit.
That is apparently what public transport should do. The Leader of the Nationals
in coalition with the Leader of the Liberals and the Greens was talking down
and mocking the northern corridor. Worse still, they attacked critical
infrastructure that creates more housing opportunities. There is only one side
and one political party that is making investments in places like Yanchep and
Ellenbrook; it is a Labor government that backs in our communities in the
suburbs.
theMinister for Housing and Works:I refer to the Cook
Labor government's commitment to ensuring that every Western Australian has a
home.(1) Can the minister please update the
house on the government's ongoing progress in unlocking land across the state
and accelerating the delivery of housing?(2) Can the minister advise the house of any
obstacles the government is facing to deliver housing in the northern suburbs?Mr John Carey replied:(1)–(2) I thank the member for her question and
her advocacy for the fine suburb of Yanchep in particular. Our government, in
the most recent budget, announced a record investment of $4.7 billion in
social and affordable housing and homelessness measures, taking the total
investment since 2021 to $10.8 billion. Of course, that is a significant
investment. We have a massive pipeline in unlocking land, with an additional
$522 million for the Housing Enabling Infrastructure Fund. In addition to
that, there is another$694 million to unlock
further land around Metronet stations, the metropolitan area and regional
WesternAustralia.(Interruption.)Mr John Carey:I enjoyed those sound effects!We believe in the
outer suburbs. We believe in suburbs. We believe in Yanchep and the northern
corridor. Only recently, we announced the unlocking of over 4,100 new homes
across two of the key suburbs, including Yanchep. That includes partnering with
Satterley to develop 135 hectares to provide over 2,100 homes. Of course, in east
Eglinton and west Eglinton, further development is occurring. In neighbouring
Yanchep, we are developing 58 hectares of land in partnership with Peet. Once
complete, Yanchep will deliver up to 700 homes, including 100 social homes. The
first settlement is estimated in 2027 and the first residents are to move in in
2028. There is a lot happening in Yanchep, and going into the future, it will
be a critical corridor for housing growth.It is really
disappointing and surprising though that we see this constant commentary coming
from the other side. It is this weird coalition between the Liberals, the
Nationals and the Greens. The Greens, in an extraordinary position, called
suburban communities "far-flung suburbs". Hon Dr Brad Pettitt
mocked people living in Yanchep by saying it is 384,000 kilometres away. This
is elitism at its best and it is bizarrely also wrong in attacking Ballajura.
It is just weird and elitist. It continues Hon Dr Brad Pettitt's fixation
with the only thing he cares about: Fremantle. I know we have the member for
Fremantle here. He is an upper house member.Of course, the
Leader of the Liberal Party has attacked Metronet at every opportunity,
including the investment to Yanchep. The irony, of course, was that he suddenly
discovered the train line and hopped on it. He did social media about it and
went, "This is kind of good! Oh! A train line! Public transport!" I
mean, members have to understand that the only way Liberals generally engage
with the other suburbs and communities is that they lower the car window
slightly and peek through. They do not engage.Then we have the
Leader of the National Party who in this place yesterday gave the most
extraordinarily out-of-touch comments. He said, "I fly over Yanchep, and
there's lots of bush!" He said that! He cannot help it.Mr Shane Loveinterjected.Mr John Carey:He laughs at it. He is laughing right
now!Mr Shane Love:I was laughing at you.Mr John Carey:No! The Leader of the National Party's
observations—Mr Shane Loveinterjected.Mr John Carey:Has the member been to Yanchep?Several members
interjected.The Speaker:Members. Minister. Leader of the
Nationals. Minister.Mr John Carey:What a joke. Yesterday, the Leader of
the Nationals said, "I fly over there and there's a lot of bush." He
then went on to attack the Metronet line there. He did that. We all heard it.
He attacked the Metronet line because, in part, it should be making a profit.
That is apparently what public transport should do. The Leader of the Nationals
in coalition with the Leader of the Liberals and the Greens was talking down
and mocking the northern corridor. Worse still, they attacked critical
infrastructure that creates more housing opportunities. There is only one side
and one political party that is making investments in places like Yanchep and
Ellenbrook; it is a Labor government that backs in our communities in the
suburbs.
Housing—Availability
279.Mrs Lorna Clarketo
theMinister for Housing and Works:
I refer to the Cook
Labor government's commitment to ensuring that every Western Australian has a
home.
(1) Can the minister please update the
house on the government's ongoing progress in unlocking land across the state
and accelerating the delivery of housing?
(2) Can the minister advise the house of any
obstacles the government is facing to deliver housing in the northern suburbs?
Mr John Carey replied:
(1)–(2) I thank the member for her question and
her advocacy for the fine suburb of Yanchep in particular. Our government, in
the most recent budget, announced a record investment of $4.7 billion in
social and affordable housing and homelessness measures, taking the total
investment since 2021 to $10.8 billion. Of course, that is a significant
investment. We have a massive pipeline in unlocking land, with an additional
$522 million for the Housing Enabling Infrastructure Fund. In addition to
that, there is another$694 million to unlock
further land around Metronet stations, the metropolitan area and regional
WesternAustralia.
(Interruption.)
Mr John Carey:I enjoyed those sound effects!
We believe in the
outer suburbs. We believe in suburbs. We believe in Yanchep and the northern
corridor. Only recently, we announced the unlocking of over 4,100 new homes
across two of the key suburbs, including Yanchep. That includes partnering with
Satterley to develop 135 hectares to provide over 2,100 homes. Of course, in east
Eglinton and west Eglinton, further development is occurring. In neighbouring
Yanchep, we are developing 58 hectares of land in partnership with Peet. Once
complete, Yanchep will deliver up to 700 homes, including 100 social homes. The
first settlement is estimated in 2027 and the first residents are to move in in
2028. There is a lot happening in Yanchep, and going into the future, it will
be a critical corridor for housing growth.
It is really
disappointing and surprising though that we see this constant commentary coming
from the other side. It is this weird coalition between the Liberals, the
Nationals and the Greens. The Greens, in an extraordinary position, called
suburban communities "far-flung suburbs". Hon Dr Brad Pettitt
mocked people living in Yanchep by saying it is 384,000 kilometres away. This
is elitism at its best and it is bizarrely also wrong in attacking Ballajura.
It is just weird and elitist. It continues Hon Dr Brad Pettitt's fixation
with the only thing he cares about: Fremantle. I know we have the member for
Fremantle here. He is an upper house member.
Of course, the
Leader of the Liberal Party has attacked Metronet at every opportunity,
including the investment to Yanchep. The irony, of course, was that he suddenly
discovered the train line and hopped on it. He did social media about it and
went, "This is kind of good! Oh! A train line! Public transport!" I
mean, members have to understand that the only way Liberals generally engage
with the other suburbs and communities is that they lower the car window
slightly and peek through. They do not engage.
Then we have the
Leader of the National Party who in this place yesterday gave the most
extraordinarily out-of-touch comments. He said, "I fly over Yanchep, and
there's lots of bush!" He said that! He cannot help it.
Mr Shane Loveinterjected.
Mr John Carey:He laughs at it. He is laughing right
now!
Mr Shane Love:I was laughing at you.
Mr John Carey:No! The Leader of the National Party's
observations—
Mr Shane Loveinterjected.
Mr John Carey:Has the member been to Yanchep?
Several members
interjected.
The Speaker:Members. Minister. Leader of the
Nationals. Minister.
Mr John Carey:What a joke. Yesterday, the Leader of
the Nationals said, "I fly over there and there's a lot of bush." He
then went on to attack the Metronet line there. He did that. We all heard it.
He attacked the Metronet line because, in part, it should be making a profit.
That is apparently what public transport should do. The Leader of the Nationals
in coalition with the Leader of the Liberals and the Greens was talking down
and mocking the northern corridor. Worse still, they attacked critical
infrastructure that creates more housing opportunities. There is only one side
and one political party that is making investments in places like Yanchep and
Ellenbrook; it is a Labor government that backs in our communities in the
suburbs.
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