❓ Mr Birney questions Premier Gallop on the progress of the promised code of conduct for members of Parliament, focusing on the conduct of the member for Innaloo and potential conflicts of interest. Premier Gallop responds by deflecting criticism and outlining the process for the code's development.
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I refer to the promised code of conduct for members of Parliament, and the Premier’s response to a question on the same issue asked by the member for Innaloo on 3 May 2001. (1) Given that the code of conduct for members was being drafted nearly 10 months ago, can the Premier advise of the progress of that document? (2) In the light of the recent representations of the member for Innaloo to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, which the Premier refused to acknowledge as improper, would the Premier indicate to the House how this code of conduct would deal with such behaviour? (3) Is it true that the member for Innaloo continues to pursue his legal career as evidenced by his name still appearing on the letterhead of the Perth law firm Hammond Worthington? If so, how will the Premier’s proposed code of conduct ensure that the people of Innaloo and other electorates enjoy the services of a full-time member of Parliament, rather than a part-time one, as is the case in the electorate of Innaloo? Dr GALLOP
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(1)-(3) The member for Kalgoorlie has a lot to learn about the responsibilities of being a member of Parliament, and the expectations of the community that members of Parliament are there to serve the community. Was it not interesting last week, when the member for Innaloo offered his services to someone we could classify as a battler in the community, who had sought assistance? The member for Innaloo offered his skills and capacities to help this person. When the media asked me if that was improper I said I would not criticise a member of Parliament for supporting a battler in the community. The question of a code of conduct for this Parliament is not a matter for the executive arm of government; it is a matter for the Parliament. I have drawn up a draft code, which will be going to the Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges for consideration. It is a matter that should be endorsed by all members of Parliament. I am assisting the Parliament on this matter, and I will be sending the draft code to the Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges so that it can be examined.
(1) Given that the code of conduct for members was being drafted nearly 10 months ago, can the Premier advise of the progress of that document? (2) In the light of the recent representations of the member for Innaloo to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, which the Premier refused to acknowledge as improper, would the Premier indicate to the House how this code of conduct would deal with such behaviour? (3) Is it true that the member for Innaloo continues to pursue his legal career as evidenced by his name still appearing on the letterhead of the Perth law firm Hammond Worthington? If so, how will the Premier’s proposed code of conduct ensure that the people of Innaloo and other electorates enjoy the services of a full-time member of Parliament, rather than a part-time one, as is the case in the electorate of Innaloo? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) The member for Kalgoorlie has a lot to learn about the responsibilities of being a member of Parliament, and the expectations of the community that members of Parliament are there to serve the community. Was it not interesting last week, when the member for Innaloo offered his services to someone we could classify as a battler in the community, who had sought assistance? The member for Innaloo offered his skills and capacities to help this person. When the media asked me if that was improper I said I would not criticise a member of Parliament for supporting a battler in the community. The question of a code of conduct for this Parliament is not a matter for the executive arm of government; it is a matter for the Parliament. I have drawn up a draft code, which will be going to the Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges for consideration. It is a matter that should be endorsed by all members of Parliament. I am assisting the Parliament on this matter, and I will be sending the draft code to the Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges so that it can be examined.
(2) In the light of the recent representations of the member for Innaloo to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, which the Premier refused to acknowledge as improper, would the Premier indicate to the House how this code of conduct would deal with such behaviour? (3) Is it true that the member for Innaloo continues to pursue his legal career as evidenced by his name still appearing on the letterhead of the Perth law firm Hammond Worthington? If so, how will the Premier’s proposed code of conduct ensure that the people of Innaloo and other electorates enjoy the services of a full-time member of Parliament, rather than a part-time one, as is the case in the electorate of Innaloo? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) The member for Kalgoorlie has a lot to learn about the responsibilities of being a member of Parliament, and the expectations of the community that members of Parliament are there to serve the community. Was it not interesting last week, when the member for Innaloo offered his services to someone we could classify as a battler in the community, who had sought assistance? The member for Innaloo offered his skills and capacities to help this person. When the media asked me if that was improper I said I would not criticise a member of Parliament for supporting a battler in the community. The question of a code of conduct for this Parliament is not a matter for the executive arm of government; it is a matter for the Parliament. I have drawn up a draft code, which will be going to the Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges for consideration. It is a matter that should be endorsed by all members of Parliament. I am assisting the Parliament on this matter, and I will be sending the draft code to the Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges so that it can be examined.
(3) Is it true that the member for Innaloo continues to pursue his legal career as evidenced by his name still appearing on the letterhead of the Perth law firm Hammond Worthington? If so, how will the Premier’s proposed code of conduct ensure that the people of Innaloo and other electorates enjoy the services of a full-time member of Parliament, rather than a part-time one, as is the case in the electorate of Innaloo? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) The member for Kalgoorlie has a lot to learn about the responsibilities of being a member of Parliament, and the expectations of the community that members of Parliament are there to serve the community. Was it not interesting last week, when the member for Innaloo offered his services to someone we could classify as a battler in the community, who had sought assistance? The member for Innaloo offered his skills and capacities to help this person. When the media asked me if that was improper I said I would not criticise a member of Parliament for supporting a battler in the community. The question of a code of conduct for this Parliament is not a matter for the executive arm of government; it is a matter for the Parliament. I have drawn up a draft code, which will be going to the Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges for consideration. It is a matter that should be endorsed by all members of Parliament. I am assisting the Parliament on this matter, and I will be sending the draft code to the Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges so that it can be examined.
Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) The member for Kalgoorlie has a lot to learn about the responsibilities of being a member of Parliament, and the expectations of the community that members of Parliament are there to serve the community. Was it not interesting last week, when the member for Innaloo offered his services to someone we could classify as a battler in the community, who had sought assistance? The member for Innaloo offered his skills and capacities to help this person. When the media asked me if that was improper I said I would not criticise a member of Parliament for supporting a battler in the community. The question of a code of conduct for this Parliament is not a matter for the executive arm of government; it is a matter for the Parliament. I have drawn up a draft code, which will be going to the Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges for consideration. It is a matter that should be endorsed by all members of Parliament. I am assisting the Parliament on this matter, and I will be sending the draft code to the Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges so that it can be examined.
(1)-(3) The member for Kalgoorlie has a lot to learn about the responsibilities of being a member of Parliament, and the expectations of the community that members of Parliament are there to serve the community. Was it not interesting last week, when the member for Innaloo offered his services to someone we could classify as a battler in the community, who had sought assistance? The member for Innaloo offered his skills and capacities to help this person. When the media asked me if that was improper I said I would not criticise a member of Parliament for supporting a battler in the community. The question of a code of conduct for this Parliament is not a matter for the executive arm of government; it is a matter for the Parliament. I have drawn up a draft code, which will be going to the Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges for consideration. It is a matter that should be endorsed by all members of Parliament. I am assisting the Parliament on this matter, and I will be sending the draft code to the Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges so that it can be examined.
(1) Given that the code of conduct for members was being drafted nearly 10 months ago, can the Premier advise of the progress of that document? (2) In the light of the recent representations of the member for Innaloo to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, which the Premier refused to acknowledge as improper, would the Premier indicate to the House how this code of conduct would deal with such behaviour? (3) Is it true that the member for Innaloo continues to pursue his legal career as evidenced by his name still appearing on the letterhead of the Perth law firm Hammond Worthington? If so, how will the Premier’s proposed code of conduct ensure that the people of Innaloo and other electorates enjoy the services of a full-time member of Parliament, rather than a part-time one, as is the case in the electorate of Innaloo? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) The member for Kalgoorlie has a lot to learn about the responsibilities of being a member of Parliament, and the expectations of the community that members of Parliament are there to serve the community. Was it not interesting last week, when the member for Innaloo offered his services to someone we could classify as a battler in the community, who had sought assistance? The member for Innaloo offered his skills and capacities to help this person. When the media asked me if that was improper I said I would not criticise a member of Parliament for supporting a battler in the community. The question of a code of conduct for this Parliament is not a matter for the executive arm of government; it is a matter for the Parliament. I have drawn up a draft code, which will be going to the Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges for consideration. It is a matter that should be endorsed by all members of Parliament. I am assisting the Parliament on this matter, and I will be sending the draft code to the Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges so that it can be examined.
(2) In the light of the recent representations of the member for Innaloo to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, which the Premier refused to acknowledge as improper, would the Premier indicate to the House how this code of conduct would deal with such behaviour? (3) Is it true that the member for Innaloo continues to pursue his legal career as evidenced by his name still appearing on the letterhead of the Perth law firm Hammond Worthington? If so, how will the Premier’s proposed code of conduct ensure that the people of Innaloo and other electorates enjoy the services of a full-time member of Parliament, rather than a part-time one, as is the case in the electorate of Innaloo? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) The member for Kalgoorlie has a lot to learn about the responsibilities of being a member of Parliament, and the expectations of the community that members of Parliament are there to serve the community. Was it not interesting last week, when the member for Innaloo offered his services to someone we could classify as a battler in the community, who had sought assistance? The member for Innaloo offered his skills and capacities to help this person. When the media asked me if that was improper I said I would not criticise a member of Parliament for supporting a battler in the community. The question of a code of conduct for this Parliament is not a matter for the executive arm of government; it is a matter for the Parliament. I have drawn up a draft code, which will be going to the Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges for consideration. It is a matter that should be endorsed by all members of Parliament. I am assisting the Parliament on this matter, and I will be sending the draft code to the Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges so that it can be examined.
(3) Is it true that the member for Innaloo continues to pursue his legal career as evidenced by his name still appearing on the letterhead of the Perth law firm Hammond Worthington? If so, how will the Premier’s proposed code of conduct ensure that the people of Innaloo and other electorates enjoy the services of a full-time member of Parliament, rather than a part-time one, as is the case in the electorate of Innaloo? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) The member for Kalgoorlie has a lot to learn about the responsibilities of being a member of Parliament, and the expectations of the community that members of Parliament are there to serve the community. Was it not interesting last week, when the member for Innaloo offered his services to someone we could classify as a battler in the community, who had sought assistance? The member for Innaloo offered his skills and capacities to help this person. When the media asked me if that was improper I said I would not criticise a member of Parliament for supporting a battler in the community. The question of a code of conduct for this Parliament is not a matter for the executive arm of government; it is a matter for the Parliament. I have drawn up a draft code, which will be going to the Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges for consideration. It is a matter that should be endorsed by all members of Parliament. I am assisting the Parliament on this matter, and I will be sending the draft code to the Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges so that it can be examined.
Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) The member for Kalgoorlie has a lot to learn about the responsibilities of being a member of Parliament, and the expectations of the community that members of Parliament are there to serve the community. Was it not interesting last week, when the member for Innaloo offered his services to someone we could classify as a battler in the community, who had sought assistance? The member for Innaloo offered his skills and capacities to help this person. When the media asked me if that was improper I said I would not criticise a member of Parliament for supporting a battler in the community. The question of a code of conduct for this Parliament is not a matter for the executive arm of government; it is a matter for the Parliament. I have drawn up a draft code, which will be going to the Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges for consideration. It is a matter that should be endorsed by all members of Parliament. I am assisting the Parliament on this matter, and I will be sending the draft code to the Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges so that it can be examined.
(1)-(3) The member for Kalgoorlie has a lot to learn about the responsibilities of being a member of Parliament, and the expectations of the community that members of Parliament are there to serve the community. Was it not interesting last week, when the member for Innaloo offered his services to someone we could classify as a battler in the community, who had sought assistance? The member for Innaloo offered his skills and capacities to help this person. When the media asked me if that was improper I said I would not criticise a member of Parliament for supporting a battler in the community. The question of a code of conduct for this Parliament is not a matter for the executive arm of government; it is a matter for the Parliament. I have drawn up a draft code, which will be going to the Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges for consideration. It is a matter that should be endorsed by all members of Parliament. I am assisting the Parliament on this matter, and I will be sending the draft code to the Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges so that it can be examined.
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