❓ Hon Wilson Tucker questions the Premier's use of Dumas House, alleging a conflict between government duties and WA Labor campaigning. The Premier's response disputes the premise and defends the practice of political leaders representing their parties.
AnsweredQoN 1512Legislative Council
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1512. Hon WILSON TUCKER to the Leader of the House
representing the Premier:
I
refer to question without notice 1487 on 13 November in which I asked the
Premier if it is common practice to use Dumas House for party political
purposes, to which the Premier responded in the affirmative, adding, ''The Premier's office is located in Dumas House.'' Does the
Premier see no distinction between the discharge of his duties as the head of
government and campaigning for the WA Labor Party?
COMMISSION — SIGNIFICANT MISCONDUCT RISK TO GOOD GOVERNMENT —
WA LABOR TRAINING DAY
1512. Hon WILSON TUCKER to the Leader of the House
representing the Premier:
I
refer to question without notice 1487 on 13 November in which I asked the
Premier if it is common practice to use Dumas House for party political
purposes, to which the Premier responded in the affirmative, adding, ''The Premier's office is located in Dumas House.'' Does the
Premier see no distinction between the discharge of his duties as the head of
government and campaigning for the WA Labor Party?
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The premise of the question is
misleading and incorrect. At no stage did the Premier ''respond in the
affirmative'' to the member's
question asked on 13 November 2024. Political leaders of all persuasions
represent their parties, whether in government, opposition or on the
crossbench. For example, the member himself was elected as a Daylight Saving Party representative, in which
he campaigned as an elected representative for the implementation of
Daylight Saving Party policies. The Premier is the Leader of the WA Labor Party
and, therefore, is responsible for leading the delivery of the WA Labor
government's policies and commitments.
misleading and incorrect. At no stage did the Premier ''respond in the
affirmative'' to the member's
question asked on 13 November 2024. Political leaders of all persuasions
represent their parties, whether in government, opposition or on the
crossbench. For example, the member himself was elected as a Daylight Saving Party representative, in which
he campaigned as an elected representative for the implementation of
Daylight Saving Party policies. The Premier is the Leader of the WA Labor Party
and, therefore, is responsible for leading the delivery of the WA Labor
government's policies and commitments.
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