Report on person referred to in the Legislative Assembly - Torrance Mendez
Standing Orders and Procedure Committee· 10 September 1998general_report
The WA Standing Orders and Procedure Committee reviewed a request from Torrance Mendez to respond to statements made about him in the Legislative Assembly by the Deputy Premier regarding the sale of Westrail Freight. The Committee agreed to Mr. Mendez's proposed response. They recommended that his response be incorporated into Hansard.
Impact
Torrance Mendez's professional reputation was potentially harmed by the Deputy Premier's comments. The report impacts parliamentary procedure and the right of reply.
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