❓ Mr. Katsambanis questions the Premier about rising assault rates in Northbridge and an increase in bashing deaths, accusing the Premier of inaction. The Premier responds defensively, accusing Mr. Katsambanis of exploiting the issue and referencing a past controversy.
AnsweredQoN 834Legislative Assembly
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LAW AND ORDER
834. Mr P.A. KATSAMBANIS to the Premier:
I have a supplementary question.
Mrs M.H. Roberts interjected.
The SPEAKER : Minister for
Police!
Mr P.A. KATSAMBANIS : We
already knew that assaults in Northbridge had skyrocketed by over 40 per cent
and we now know that the number of bashing deaths in Western Australia has
doubled in the past 12 months. Why is the Premier sticking his head in the sand
over out-of-control violence?
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER : Members!
834. Mr P.A. KATSAMBANIS to the Premier:
I have a supplementary question.
Mrs M.H. Roberts interjected.
The SPEAKER : Minister for
Police!
Mr P.A. KATSAMBANIS : We
already knew that assaults in Northbridge had skyrocketed by over 40 per cent
and we now know that the number of bashing deaths in Western Australia has
doubled in the past 12 months. Why is the Premier sticking his head in the sand
over out-of-control violence?
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER : Members!
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I find it pathetic that members
opposite would seek to exploit these things. As I said, the figures bounce
around. Considering the member's own personal experience with allowing
someone who committed a double murder to stay in the country, maybe he should
consider before he asks these questions.
opposite would seek to exploit these things. As I said, the figures bounce
around. Considering the member's own personal experience with allowing
someone who committed a double murder to stay in the country, maybe he should
consider before he asks these questions.
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