TRADING HOURS

The Hon. I.F. EVANS (Davenport) (14:32): My supplementary question to the Premier is: does the Premier accept that Coles and Woolworths are not members of the Motor Trade Association?

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL (Cheltenham—Premier, Minister for State Development) (14:33): Madam Speaker, what I accept is that Coles and Woolworths are on the side of the debate that is opposed to our liberalisation of shop trading hours in the CBD, and they are opposed to providing for working people—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL: —in this state, increased penalty rates—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order! The Premier does not have to answer yes or no to any questions; you know that. Do you want to hear the Premier's answer or should we move on to the next question?

Mr WILLIAMS: I was going to ask the Premier a supplementary question, Madam Speaker.

The SPEAKER: He has not finished.

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL: The substance of this debate is about the interests that the Motor Trade Association and the AHA represent, that are lined up—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL: —with Woolworths and Coles. Let's not beat about the bush here with your weasel words; we are on the side—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL: Madam Speaker, we are—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL: We are on the side, Madam Speaker—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL: We are on the side of working people, representing their interests, making sure they can spend time with their families on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve and, when they are required to work, we want them to ensure that they are given a fair rate of remuneration for their work.