❓ Mr. Wyatt questions Premier Barnett regarding Geoff Wedgwood's role in the James Price Point land acquisition, specifically his comments about the Kimberley Land Council and his ownership of Woodside shares. The Premier avoids directly answering the questions.
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JAMES PRICE POINT LAND ACQUISITION — GEOFF WEDGWOOD’S ROLE
By way of email dated 18 August 2010, the Premier was invited to attend the Kimberley Land Council annual general meeting. On 3 September 2010, the day the Premier announced the compulsory acquisition of James Price Point, a member of the Premier’s A-team, Mr Geoff Wedgwood, responded to this invitation by writing — My advice is no to this If the Premier needs to meet with the KLC it should be in Broome and for a specific purpose eg ILUA negotiations. He doesn’t have the time to attend a non specific talkfest (1) Does the Premier endorse these comments by Mr Wedgwood? (2) Given Mr Wedgwood’s insensitive and ignorant approach, will the Premier remove him from dealings with the KLC? (3) Does the Premier still believe that it is appropriate for Mr Wedgwood to own Woodside shares and be part of these clearly sensitive negotiations? Mr C.J. BARNETT
By way of email dated 18 August 2010, the Premier was invited to attend the Kimberley Land Council annual general meeting. On 3 September 2010, the day the Premier announced the compulsory acquisition of James Price Point, a member of the Premier’s A-team, Mr Geoff Wedgwood, responded to this invitation by writing — My advice is no to this If the Premier needs to meet with the KLC it should be in Broome and for a specific purpose eg ILUA negotiations. He doesn’t have the time to attend a non specific talkfest (1) Does the Premier endorse these comments by Mr Wedgwood? (2) Given Mr Wedgwood’s insensitive and ignorant approach, will the Premier remove him from dealings with the KLC? (3) Does the Premier still believe that it is appropriate for Mr Wedgwood to own Woodside shares and be part of these clearly sensitive negotiations? Mr C.J. BARNETT
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(1)–(3) The government made a decision to proceed with compulsory acquisition of James Price Point. We did so somewhat reluctantly, but after years of delays and — Mr B.S. Wyatt : Premier, it’s about Mr Wedgwood, not about the compulsory acquisition—his role in the process. The SPEAKER : Member! Mr B.S. Wyatt : It’s a very specific question. The SPEAKER : Member for Victoria Park! Mr C.J. BARNETT : And I will answer it exactly as I wish, as the member for Victoria Park asked it as he wished. Mr Speaker, after $16 million and years of delay, the government made the decision some weeks ago—the timing was up to me. I, having met with the Kimberley Land Council only about 10 — Mr B.S. Wyatt : We know about your decision, Premier. My question is very specific. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Okay; I am going to sit down unless the member for Victoria Park is quiet. Mr B.S. Wyatt : Well, sit down if you’re not going to answer the question. Several members interjected.
If the Premier needs to meet with the KLC it should be in Broome and for a specific purpose eg ILUA negotiations. He doesn’t have the time to attend a non specific talkfest
(2) Given Mr Wedgwood’s insensitive and ignorant approach, will the Premier remove him from dealings with the KLC? (3) Does the Premier still believe that it is appropriate for Mr Wedgwood to own Woodside shares and be part of these clearly sensitive negotiations? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) The government made a decision to proceed with compulsory acquisition of James Price Point. We did so somewhat reluctantly, but after years of delays and — Mr B.S. Wyatt : Premier, it’s about Mr Wedgwood, not about the compulsory acquisition—his role in the process. The SPEAKER : Member! Mr B.S. Wyatt : It’s a very specific question. The SPEAKER : Member for Victoria Park! Mr C.J. BARNETT : And I will answer it exactly as I wish, as the member for Victoria Park asked it as he wished. Mr Speaker, after $16 million and years of delay, the government made the decision some weeks ago—the timing was up to me. I, having met with the Kimberley Land Council only about 10 — Mr B.S. Wyatt : We know about your decision, Premier. My question is very specific. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Okay; I am going to sit down unless the member for Victoria Park is quiet. Mr B.S. Wyatt : Well, sit down if you’re not going to answer the question. Several members interjected.
(3) Does the Premier still believe that it is appropriate for Mr Wedgwood to own Woodside shares and be part of these clearly sensitive negotiations? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) The government made a decision to proceed with compulsory acquisition of James Price Point. We did so somewhat reluctantly, but after years of delays and — Mr B.S. Wyatt : Premier, it’s about Mr Wedgwood, not about the compulsory acquisition—his role in the process. The SPEAKER : Member! Mr B.S. Wyatt : It’s a very specific question. The SPEAKER : Member for Victoria Park! Mr C.J. BARNETT : And I will answer it exactly as I wish, as the member for Victoria Park asked it as he wished. Mr Speaker, after $16 million and years of delay, the government made the decision some weeks ago—the timing was up to me. I, having met with the Kimberley Land Council only about 10 — Mr B.S. Wyatt : We know about your decision, Premier. My question is very specific. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Okay; I am going to sit down unless the member for Victoria Park is quiet. Mr B.S. Wyatt : Well, sit down if you’re not going to answer the question. Several members interjected.
Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) The government made a decision to proceed with compulsory acquisition of James Price Point. We did so somewhat reluctantly, but after years of delays and — Mr B.S. Wyatt : Premier, it’s about Mr Wedgwood, not about the compulsory acquisition—his role in the process. The SPEAKER : Member! Mr B.S. Wyatt : It’s a very specific question. The SPEAKER : Member for Victoria Park! Mr C.J. BARNETT : And I will answer it exactly as I wish, as the member for Victoria Park asked it as he wished. Mr Speaker, after $16 million and years of delay, the government made the decision some weeks ago—the timing was up to me. I, having met with the Kimberley Land Council only about 10 — Mr B.S. Wyatt : We know about your decision, Premier. My question is very specific. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Okay; I am going to sit down unless the member for Victoria Park is quiet. Mr B.S. Wyatt : Well, sit down if you’re not going to answer the question. Several members interjected.
(1)–(3) The government made a decision to proceed with compulsory acquisition of James Price Point. We did so somewhat reluctantly, but after years of delays and — Mr B.S. Wyatt : Premier, it’s about Mr Wedgwood, not about the compulsory acquisition—his role in the process. The SPEAKER : Member! Mr B.S. Wyatt : It’s a very specific question. The SPEAKER : Member for Victoria Park! Mr C.J. BARNETT : And I will answer it exactly as I wish, as the member for Victoria Park asked it as he wished. Mr Speaker, after $16 million and years of delay, the government made the decision some weeks ago—the timing was up to me. I, having met with the Kimberley Land Council only about 10 — Mr B.S. Wyatt : We know about your decision, Premier. My question is very specific. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Okay; I am going to sit down unless the member for Victoria Park is quiet. Mr B.S. Wyatt : Well, sit down if you’re not going to answer the question. Several members interjected.
Mr B.S. Wyatt : Premier, it’s about Mr Wedgwood, not about the compulsory acquisition—his role in the process. The SPEAKER : Member! Mr B.S. Wyatt : It’s a very specific question. The SPEAKER : Member for Victoria Park! Mr C.J. BARNETT : And I will answer it exactly as I wish, as the member for Victoria Park asked it as he wished. Mr Speaker, after $16 million and years of delay, the government made the decision some weeks ago—the timing was up to me. I, having met with the Kimberley Land Council only about 10 — Mr B.S. Wyatt : We know about your decision, Premier. My question is very specific. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Okay; I am going to sit down unless the member for Victoria Park is quiet. Mr B.S. Wyatt : Well, sit down if you’re not going to answer the question. Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member! Mr B.S. Wyatt : It’s a very specific question. The SPEAKER : Member for Victoria Park! Mr C.J. BARNETT : And I will answer it exactly as I wish, as the member for Victoria Park asked it as he wished. Mr Speaker, after $16 million and years of delay, the government made the decision some weeks ago—the timing was up to me. I, having met with the Kimberley Land Council only about 10 — Mr B.S. Wyatt : We know about your decision, Premier. My question is very specific. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Okay; I am going to sit down unless the member for Victoria Park is quiet. Mr B.S. Wyatt : Well, sit down if you’re not going to answer the question. Several members interjected.
Mr B.S. Wyatt : It’s a very specific question. The SPEAKER : Member for Victoria Park! Mr C.J. BARNETT : And I will answer it exactly as I wish, as the member for Victoria Park asked it as he wished. Mr Speaker, after $16 million and years of delay, the government made the decision some weeks ago—the timing was up to me. I, having met with the Kimberley Land Council only about 10 — Mr B.S. Wyatt : We know about your decision, Premier. My question is very specific. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Okay; I am going to sit down unless the member for Victoria Park is quiet. Mr B.S. Wyatt : Well, sit down if you’re not going to answer the question. Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for Victoria Park! Mr C.J. BARNETT : And I will answer it exactly as I wish, as the member for Victoria Park asked it as he wished. Mr Speaker, after $16 million and years of delay, the government made the decision some weeks ago—the timing was up to me. I, having met with the Kimberley Land Council only about 10 — Mr B.S. Wyatt : We know about your decision, Premier. My question is very specific. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Okay; I am going to sit down unless the member for Victoria Park is quiet. Mr B.S. Wyatt : Well, sit down if you’re not going to answer the question. Several members interjected.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : And I will answer it exactly as I wish, as the member for Victoria Park asked it as he wished. Mr Speaker, after $16 million and years of delay, the government made the decision some weeks ago—the timing was up to me. I, having met with the Kimberley Land Council only about 10 — Mr B.S. Wyatt : We know about your decision, Premier. My question is very specific. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Okay; I am going to sit down unless the member for Victoria Park is quiet. Mr B.S. Wyatt : Well, sit down if you’re not going to answer the question. Several members interjected.
Mr Speaker, after $16 million and years of delay, the government made the decision some weeks ago—the timing was up to me. I, having met with the Kimberley Land Council only about 10 — Mr B.S. Wyatt : We know about your decision, Premier. My question is very specific. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Okay; I am going to sit down unless the member for Victoria Park is quiet. Mr B.S. Wyatt : Well, sit down if you’re not going to answer the question. Several members interjected.
Mr B.S. Wyatt : We know about your decision, Premier. My question is very specific. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Okay; I am going to sit down unless the member for Victoria Park is quiet. Mr B.S. Wyatt : Well, sit down if you’re not going to answer the question. Several members interjected.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : Okay; I am going to sit down unless the member for Victoria Park is quiet. Mr B.S. Wyatt : Well, sit down if you’re not going to answer the question. Several members interjected.
Mr B.S. Wyatt : Well, sit down if you’re not going to answer the question. Several members interjected.
Several members interjected.
If the Premier needs to meet with the KLC it should be in Broome and for a specific purpose eg ILUA negotiations. He doesn’t have the time to attend a non specific talkfest
(2) Given Mr Wedgwood’s insensitive and ignorant approach, will the Premier remove him from dealings with the KLC? (3) Does the Premier still believe that it is appropriate for Mr Wedgwood to own Woodside shares and be part of these clearly sensitive negotiations? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) The government made a decision to proceed with compulsory acquisition of James Price Point. We did so somewhat reluctantly, but after years of delays and — Mr B.S. Wyatt : Premier, it’s about Mr Wedgwood, not about the compulsory acquisition—his role in the process. The SPEAKER : Member! Mr B.S. Wyatt : It’s a very specific question. The SPEAKER : Member for Victoria Park! Mr C.J. BARNETT : And I will answer it exactly as I wish, as the member for Victoria Park asked it as he wished. Mr Speaker, after $16 million and years of delay, the government made the decision some weeks ago—the timing was up to me. I, having met with the Kimberley Land Council only about 10 — Mr B.S. Wyatt : We know about your decision, Premier. My question is very specific. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Okay; I am going to sit down unless the member for Victoria Park is quiet. Mr B.S. Wyatt : Well, sit down if you’re not going to answer the question. Several members interjected.
(3) Does the Premier still believe that it is appropriate for Mr Wedgwood to own Woodside shares and be part of these clearly sensitive negotiations? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) The government made a decision to proceed with compulsory acquisition of James Price Point. We did so somewhat reluctantly, but after years of delays and — Mr B.S. Wyatt : Premier, it’s about Mr Wedgwood, not about the compulsory acquisition—his role in the process. The SPEAKER : Member! Mr B.S. Wyatt : It’s a very specific question. The SPEAKER : Member for Victoria Park! Mr C.J. BARNETT : And I will answer it exactly as I wish, as the member for Victoria Park asked it as he wished. Mr Speaker, after $16 million and years of delay, the government made the decision some weeks ago—the timing was up to me. I, having met with the Kimberley Land Council only about 10 — Mr B.S. Wyatt : We know about your decision, Premier. My question is very specific. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Okay; I am going to sit down unless the member for Victoria Park is quiet. Mr B.S. Wyatt : Well, sit down if you’re not going to answer the question. Several members interjected.
Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) The government made a decision to proceed with compulsory acquisition of James Price Point. We did so somewhat reluctantly, but after years of delays and — Mr B.S. Wyatt : Premier, it’s about Mr Wedgwood, not about the compulsory acquisition—his role in the process. The SPEAKER : Member! Mr B.S. Wyatt : It’s a very specific question. The SPEAKER : Member for Victoria Park! Mr C.J. BARNETT : And I will answer it exactly as I wish, as the member for Victoria Park asked it as he wished. Mr Speaker, after $16 million and years of delay, the government made the decision some weeks ago—the timing was up to me. I, having met with the Kimberley Land Council only about 10 — Mr B.S. Wyatt : We know about your decision, Premier. My question is very specific. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Okay; I am going to sit down unless the member for Victoria Park is quiet. Mr B.S. Wyatt : Well, sit down if you’re not going to answer the question. Several members interjected.
(1)–(3) The government made a decision to proceed with compulsory acquisition of James Price Point. We did so somewhat reluctantly, but after years of delays and — Mr B.S. Wyatt : Premier, it’s about Mr Wedgwood, not about the compulsory acquisition—his role in the process. The SPEAKER : Member! Mr B.S. Wyatt : It’s a very specific question. The SPEAKER : Member for Victoria Park! Mr C.J. BARNETT : And I will answer it exactly as I wish, as the member for Victoria Park asked it as he wished. Mr Speaker, after $16 million and years of delay, the government made the decision some weeks ago—the timing was up to me. I, having met with the Kimberley Land Council only about 10 — Mr B.S. Wyatt : We know about your decision, Premier. My question is very specific. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Okay; I am going to sit down unless the member for Victoria Park is quiet. Mr B.S. Wyatt : Well, sit down if you’re not going to answer the question. Several members interjected.
Mr B.S. Wyatt : Premier, it’s about Mr Wedgwood, not about the compulsory acquisition—his role in the process. The SPEAKER : Member! Mr B.S. Wyatt : It’s a very specific question. The SPEAKER : Member for Victoria Park! Mr C.J. BARNETT : And I will answer it exactly as I wish, as the member for Victoria Park asked it as he wished. Mr Speaker, after $16 million and years of delay, the government made the decision some weeks ago—the timing was up to me. I, having met with the Kimberley Land Council only about 10 — Mr B.S. Wyatt : We know about your decision, Premier. My question is very specific. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Okay; I am going to sit down unless the member for Victoria Park is quiet. Mr B.S. Wyatt : Well, sit down if you’re not going to answer the question. Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member! Mr B.S. Wyatt : It’s a very specific question. The SPEAKER : Member for Victoria Park! Mr C.J. BARNETT : And I will answer it exactly as I wish, as the member for Victoria Park asked it as he wished. Mr Speaker, after $16 million and years of delay, the government made the decision some weeks ago—the timing was up to me. I, having met with the Kimberley Land Council only about 10 — Mr B.S. Wyatt : We know about your decision, Premier. My question is very specific. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Okay; I am going to sit down unless the member for Victoria Park is quiet. Mr B.S. Wyatt : Well, sit down if you’re not going to answer the question. Several members interjected.
Mr B.S. Wyatt : It’s a very specific question. The SPEAKER : Member for Victoria Park! Mr C.J. BARNETT : And I will answer it exactly as I wish, as the member for Victoria Park asked it as he wished. Mr Speaker, after $16 million and years of delay, the government made the decision some weeks ago—the timing was up to me. I, having met with the Kimberley Land Council only about 10 — Mr B.S. Wyatt : We know about your decision, Premier. My question is very specific. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Okay; I am going to sit down unless the member for Victoria Park is quiet. Mr B.S. Wyatt : Well, sit down if you’re not going to answer the question. Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for Victoria Park! Mr C.J. BARNETT : And I will answer it exactly as I wish, as the member for Victoria Park asked it as he wished. Mr Speaker, after $16 million and years of delay, the government made the decision some weeks ago—the timing was up to me. I, having met with the Kimberley Land Council only about 10 — Mr B.S. Wyatt : We know about your decision, Premier. My question is very specific. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Okay; I am going to sit down unless the member for Victoria Park is quiet. Mr B.S. Wyatt : Well, sit down if you’re not going to answer the question. Several members interjected.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : And I will answer it exactly as I wish, as the member for Victoria Park asked it as he wished. Mr Speaker, after $16 million and years of delay, the government made the decision some weeks ago—the timing was up to me. I, having met with the Kimberley Land Council only about 10 — Mr B.S. Wyatt : We know about your decision, Premier. My question is very specific. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Okay; I am going to sit down unless the member for Victoria Park is quiet. Mr B.S. Wyatt : Well, sit down if you’re not going to answer the question. Several members interjected.
Mr Speaker, after $16 million and years of delay, the government made the decision some weeks ago—the timing was up to me. I, having met with the Kimberley Land Council only about 10 — Mr B.S. Wyatt : We know about your decision, Premier. My question is very specific. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Okay; I am going to sit down unless the member for Victoria Park is quiet. Mr B.S. Wyatt : Well, sit down if you’re not going to answer the question. Several members interjected.
Mr B.S. Wyatt : We know about your decision, Premier. My question is very specific. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Okay; I am going to sit down unless the member for Victoria Park is quiet. Mr B.S. Wyatt : Well, sit down if you’re not going to answer the question. Several members interjected.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : Okay; I am going to sit down unless the member for Victoria Park is quiet. Mr B.S. Wyatt : Well, sit down if you’re not going to answer the question. Several members interjected.
Mr B.S. Wyatt : Well, sit down if you’re not going to answer the question. Several members interjected.
Several members interjected.
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