❓ Ms Davies questions the Attorney General about a statement allegedly made to a journalist regarding Justice Owen's appointment to the Perth Casino Royal Commission, specifically concerning potential conflicts of interest due to connections with Mr Stokes. The Attorney General denies making the statement and affirms his support for Justice Owen.
AnsweredQoN 447Legislative Assembly
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PERTH CASINO ROYAL
COMMISSION — HON NEVILLE OWEN
447. Ms M.J. DAVIES to the Attorney General:
I
have a supplementary question. I thank the Attorney General. Just so I am
absolutely clear, did the Attorney General not tell a journalist that had he known of the business and personal
connections between Justice Owen and Mr Stokes , he would have objected
to the decision to appoint Justice Owen?
COMMISSION — HON NEVILLE OWEN
447. Ms M.J. DAVIES to the Attorney General:
I
have a supplementary question. I thank the Attorney General. Just so I am
absolutely clear, did the Attorney General not tell a journalist that had he known of the business and personal
connections between Justice Owen and Mr Stokes , he would have objected
to the decision to appoint Justice Owen?
AnswerView source ↗
I have no recollection of ever
telling a journalist that at all. My position is that from the outset I have
always supported and continue to support the appointment of Mr Justice Owen in
his work in the royal commission. I am not aware of any conflict. I am not
aware of any conflict at all that Mr Justice Owen has that would prohibit him
or inhibit him in his work.
telling a journalist that at all. My position is that from the outset I have
always supported and continue to support the appointment of Mr Justice Owen in
his work in the royal commission. I am not aware of any conflict. I am not
aware of any conflict at all that Mr Justice Owen has that would prohibit him
or inhibit him in his work.
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