❓ Mr. Catania questions the Minister for Transport on the Cook Labor government's investment in Metronet and its benefits to the community. The Minister highlights the success of the new Midland train station and criticizes the opposition's lack of support for public transport.

Metronet55.Mr Steve Cataniato theMinister for Transport:I refer to the Cook Labor government's commitment to delivering Metronet and world-class public transport.Several members interjected.The Speaker:Members! Sorry, member for Midland. Members of the opposition, the questions will be heard in silence. Start again, member for Midland.Mr Steve Catania:I refer to the Cook Labor government's commitment to delivering Metronet and world-class public transport. Can the minister outline to the house what this investment means to the community and how the government continues to back in our suburbs by delivering world-class infrastructure?

Ms Rita Saffioti replied:I thank the member for the question. I really wished some members of the opposition were there on Sunday to see—Several members interjected.The Speaker:Members!Ms Rita Saffioti:—the thousands of people who rocked up to celebrate the new Midland train station. Of course, the member for Midland was there and—Several members interjected.The Speaker:Member for Central Wheatbelt!Ms Rita Saffioti:—thousands of people came to watch and be part of the historic day of the opening of the brand-new Midland train station. Over 7,000 people turned up. They recognised and celebrated that WA Labor delivered that new train station. As part of that train station, there is the new walkway that crosses the rail tracks; the 800-bay car park—the member for Midland—Several members interjected.The Speaker:Members!Ms Rita Saffioti:—said it was over three-quarters full this morning when he parked his vehicle; a 12-vehicle bus interchange; a new principle shared path that is on its way to being completed; development blocks for housing; and a brand-new heart of Midland. As I said, thousands of people turned up to celebrate an incredible day. There have been 23 new rail stations and 72 kilometres of track delivered and 15 level crossings removed, and development sites are being created across the site.Members could hear just how sad and pitiful the Liberal–National opposition is when it comes to public transport. What is its policy? It did not build the Ellenbrook rail line, and it cancelled MAX light rail and new trains. In fact, their response reminds me of Nelson Muntz fromThe Simpsons. That is its level of debate when it comes to transport or any policy. It stands on the sideline and wants to commentate. You know what? It irritates everybody, not only Bart Simpson.Mr Lachlan Hunterinterjected.The Speaker:Member for Central Wheatbelt, I am going to call you for the first time.Mr Lachlan Hunterinterjected.The Speaker:Member for Central Wheatbelt, I am going to call you for the second time. Do not keep conversations going across the chamber.Ms Rita Saffioti:I find it interesting that the opposition wants to talk about polling today. Of everything I thought it would interject on, polling was not it. If the opposition wants to talk about polling, let us talk about polling. What is the Liberal Party and National Party approach to public transport? They hate it. They have told the people in the suburbs they do not deserve quality public transport or the one-zone fare cap. They keep telling the people of the suburbs that, and they know it, as we saw on the weekend. There have been 23 new rail stations and 72 kilometres of track delivered, and 15 level crossings removed, plus hectares of new land for housing development.Ms Sandra Brewerinterjected.The Speaker:Member for Cottesloe!Ms Sandra Brewerinterjected.The Speaker:Member for Cottesloe!Ms Rita Saffioti:The member for Cottesloe found a train station in her electorate during the—Ms Sandra Brewerinterjected.The Speaker:Member for Cottesloe!Ms Rita Saffioti:—election campaign.Ms Sandra Brewerinterjected.The Speaker:Member for Cottesloe, please stop interjecting. Minister, if you want to wrap up your response, please.Ms Rita Saffioti:Sure. I will wrap up with this final comment about the member for Cottesloe, who found a train station during her election campaign and said somehow—Ms Sandra Brewerinterjected.The Speaker:Member for Cottesloe, please stop interjecting.Ms Rita Saffioti:—the train station was too far from the beach and she wants to create a whole policy about connecting it. I mean, it is like they just make these things—Several members interjected.The Speaker:Members! Member for Landsdale!Ms Rita Saffioti:I again refer members to Nelson Muntz and just how sad and pitiful the opposition is. Metronet