Scott Ludlam (WA, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

I indicate at this stage that I will not seek to call a division on this motion. This motion is about a place that the people of Rockingham, who have been stepping up in its defence, believe is too precious to lose. That, of course, is Point Peron, which is under threat by the state government—of all people—who are the proponents for a completely inappropriate marina. I particularly want to acknowledge Dawn Jecks, who has campaigned tirelessly for the values of Point Peron on behalf of the whole community.

Point Peron was granted back to the state from the Commonwealth in 1964 on the provision that it be protected in perpetuity as public recreation and parklands. Depending on the way this vote goes, I suspect we will see the two old parties voting down a very simple motion that that commitment be upheld. It is quite clear that the Greens are the only ones left who are standing up for places like Point Peron, which we know is too precious to lose. I am proud to stand up with the community of Rockingham in the defence of this place.

Question negatived.