❓ Mr. Cook questions the Premier about the appropriateness of a company negotiating with the state influencing the government by fielding Liberal Party candidates. The Premier's response is unclear, and the session ends abruptly.
AnsweredQoN 614Legislative Assembly
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PEEL HEALTH CAMPUS — FORMER HEALTH
SOLUTIONS (WA) EMPLOYEE — LIBERAL PARTY CANDIDATE
614. Mr R.H. COOK to the Premier:
I have a supplementary question. My supplementary question is
to bring the Premier back to the point: does the Premier think it is
appropriate that a company that has a direct pecuniary interest and is in
active negotiations with the state over a large business proposal should
influence the government by fielding candidates on behalf of the Liberal Party?
SOLUTIONS (WA) EMPLOYEE — LIBERAL PARTY CANDIDATE
614. Mr R.H. COOK to the Premier:
I have a supplementary question. My supplementary question is
to bring the Premier back to the point: does the Premier think it is
appropriate that a company that has a direct pecuniary interest and is in
active negotiations with the state over a large business proposal should
influence the government by fielding candidates on behalf of the Liberal Party?
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Mr Speaker —
Mr M. McGowan : And
that is what the email said.
The SPEAKER :
Leader of the Opposition!
Mr C.J. BARNETT :
Tony Solin does not work for Peel Health Campus. He did, but he does not
anymore.
Mr R.H. Cook : He
resigned last week after he knew we were on his tail.
Mr C.J. BARNETT :
Because, as he said to me on the campaign launch, he will be full-time
campaigning, and that is what he is doing. He intends to win the seat of
Mandurah. Just like he played in successive grand finals for Swan Districts, he
intends to be a winner; he intends to win.
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER : All
members, it has taken 45 minutes to get through seven basic questions. There
have been contributions from both sides, and you can read what I mean by ''contributions''.
Members, standing on my feet, I announce to you now that that concludes
question time today.
Mr M. McGowan : And
that is what the email said.
The SPEAKER :
Leader of the Opposition!
Mr C.J. BARNETT :
Tony Solin does not work for Peel Health Campus. He did, but he does not
anymore.
Mr R.H. Cook : He
resigned last week after he knew we were on his tail.
Mr C.J. BARNETT :
Because, as he said to me on the campaign launch, he will be full-time
campaigning, and that is what he is doing. He intends to win the seat of
Mandurah. Just like he played in successive grand finals for Swan Districts, he
intends to be a winner; he intends to win.
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER : All
members, it has taken 45 minutes to get through seven basic questions. There
have been contributions from both sides, and you can read what I mean by ''contributions''.
Members, standing on my feet, I announce to you now that that concludes
question time today.
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