❓ Mr. Johnson questions the Premier about expanding the CCC's powers to investigate organised crime and other serious offences. The Premier deflects, referencing past controversial statements by Mr. Johnson and stating the CCC Act is under review.
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CORRUPTION AND CRIME COMMISSION - POWERS
I refer to the recommendations of the Joint Standing Committee on the Corruption and Crime Commission and to the comments of its chairman that - . . . the Committee recommends that the Corruption and Crime Commission be empowered with a serious and organised crime investigation function. (1) Will the Premier support the Liberal Party’s amendments to the Corruption and Crime Commission Act 2003, which will give the CCC the power to investigate organised crime? (2) What is the Premier’s justification for not urgently amending the CCC Act to enable the CCC to investigate crimes such as tax evasion, illegal drug dealing, extortion, firearm offences, paedophilia and terrorism? (3) Does the Premier endorse the comments of the executive director of the CCC, Mike Silverstone, that more needs to be done in terms of the powers of a crime commission? Mr A.J. CARPENTER
I refer to the recommendations of the Joint Standing Committee on the Corruption and Crime Commission and to the comments of its chairman that - . . . the Committee recommends that the Corruption and Crime Commission be empowered with a serious and organised crime investigation function. (1) Will the Premier support the Liberal Party’s amendments to the Corruption and Crime Commission Act 2003, which will give the CCC the power to investigate organised crime? (2) What is the Premier’s justification for not urgently amending the CCC Act to enable the CCC to investigate crimes such as tax evasion, illegal drug dealing, extortion, firearm offences, paedophilia and terrorism? (3) Does the Premier endorse the comments of the executive director of the CCC, Mike Silverstone, that more needs to be done in terms of the powers of a crime commission? Mr A.J. CARPENTER
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(1)-(3) I noticed that the member for Hillarys did not include bestiality in the list of crimes that the CCC might like to look at. Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : I think everyone in this house has a sense of humour, but this continual reference is clearly unparliamentary and impugns the member for Hillarys. It is inappropriate. The Premier should have a bit of generosity; Christmas is only a few weeks away. The SPEAKER : It is true that Christmas is close, but that reference was not unparliamentary. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Perhaps the house might like to be reminded of another classic quote from the member for Hillarys. According to a transcript of a Channel Two news program on 26 August 2005, the member for Hillarys said that - I think it’s a bit narrow-minded to start saying that we shouldn’t be exploiting women. Look, it’s going to happen anyway . . . Mr R.F. Johnson : That wasn’t on Channel Two news. Tell the truth. You don’t know the facts, sunshine. You’re nothing but a slime bag. Tell the truth. Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I am sure that members on my left are going to say that my ruling is inconsistent; however, if a comment like that is directed at a member, it is unparliamentary. I direct that the member for Hillarys withdraw that comment. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. Barnett : Do you want us to get into the personal relationships of members opposite? Is that the way you guys want us to go? Do you want us to go into the history of your relationships with your families and kids? If that is what you want, you can have it. It is the standard you are setting. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Cottesloe! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : My simple advice is that if members opposite do not want those remarks to be thrown back at them, they should not make them in the Parliament or in the public domain, which is what the member for Hillarys has done. His comments obviously reflected his views on life. Mr R.F. Johnson : Say everything that I said and not just that tiny little bit, which you have taken out of context. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The tiny little bit where it says that there is nothing wrong with exploiting women? That is pretty self-evident. On the question that the member asked, the CCC Act is being reviewed by Gail Archer. We look forward to seeing the outcome of that review. I have previously answered a very similar question to this and nothing has changed in the interim.
(2) What is the Premier’s justification for not urgently amending the CCC Act to enable the CCC to investigate crimes such as tax evasion, illegal drug dealing, extortion, firearm offences, paedophilia and terrorism? (3) Does the Premier endorse the comments of the executive director of the CCC, Mike Silverstone, that more needs to be done in terms of the powers of a crime commission? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: (1)-(3) I noticed that the member for Hillarys did not include bestiality in the list of crimes that the CCC might like to look at. Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : I think everyone in this house has a sense of humour, but this continual reference is clearly unparliamentary and impugns the member for Hillarys. It is inappropriate. The Premier should have a bit of generosity; Christmas is only a few weeks away. The SPEAKER : It is true that Christmas is close, but that reference was not unparliamentary. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Perhaps the house might like to be reminded of another classic quote from the member for Hillarys. According to a transcript of a Channel Two news program on 26 August 2005, the member for Hillarys said that - I think it’s a bit narrow-minded to start saying that we shouldn’t be exploiting women. Look, it’s going to happen anyway . . . Mr R.F. Johnson : That wasn’t on Channel Two news. Tell the truth. You don’t know the facts, sunshine. You’re nothing but a slime bag. Tell the truth. Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I am sure that members on my left are going to say that my ruling is inconsistent; however, if a comment like that is directed at a member, it is unparliamentary. I direct that the member for Hillarys withdraw that comment. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. Barnett : Do you want us to get into the personal relationships of members opposite? Is that the way you guys want us to go? Do you want us to go into the history of your relationships with your families and kids? If that is what you want, you can have it. It is the standard you are setting. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Cottesloe! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : My simple advice is that if members opposite do not want those remarks to be thrown back at them, they should not make them in the Parliament or in the public domain, which is what the member for Hillarys has done. His comments obviously reflected his views on life. Mr R.F. Johnson : Say everything that I said and not just that tiny little bit, which you have taken out of context. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The tiny little bit where it says that there is nothing wrong with exploiting women? That is pretty self-evident. On the question that the member asked, the CCC Act is being reviewed by Gail Archer. We look forward to seeing the outcome of that review. I have previously answered a very similar question to this and nothing has changed in the interim.
(3) Does the Premier endorse the comments of the executive director of the CCC, Mike Silverstone, that more needs to be done in terms of the powers of a crime commission? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: (1)-(3) I noticed that the member for Hillarys did not include bestiality in the list of crimes that the CCC might like to look at. Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : I think everyone in this house has a sense of humour, but this continual reference is clearly unparliamentary and impugns the member for Hillarys. It is inappropriate. The Premier should have a bit of generosity; Christmas is only a few weeks away. The SPEAKER : It is true that Christmas is close, but that reference was not unparliamentary. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Perhaps the house might like to be reminded of another classic quote from the member for Hillarys. According to a transcript of a Channel Two news program on 26 August 2005, the member for Hillarys said that - I think it’s a bit narrow-minded to start saying that we shouldn’t be exploiting women. Look, it’s going to happen anyway . . . Mr R.F. Johnson : That wasn’t on Channel Two news. Tell the truth. You don’t know the facts, sunshine. You’re nothing but a slime bag. Tell the truth. Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I am sure that members on my left are going to say that my ruling is inconsistent; however, if a comment like that is directed at a member, it is unparliamentary. I direct that the member for Hillarys withdraw that comment. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. Barnett : Do you want us to get into the personal relationships of members opposite? Is that the way you guys want us to go? Do you want us to go into the history of your relationships with your families and kids? If that is what you want, you can have it. It is the standard you are setting. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Cottesloe! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : My simple advice is that if members opposite do not want those remarks to be thrown back at them, they should not make them in the Parliament or in the public domain, which is what the member for Hillarys has done. His comments obviously reflected his views on life. Mr R.F. Johnson : Say everything that I said and not just that tiny little bit, which you have taken out of context. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The tiny little bit where it says that there is nothing wrong with exploiting women? That is pretty self-evident. On the question that the member asked, the CCC Act is being reviewed by Gail Archer. We look forward to seeing the outcome of that review. I have previously answered a very similar question to this and nothing has changed in the interim.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: (1)-(3) I noticed that the member for Hillarys did not include bestiality in the list of crimes that the CCC might like to look at. Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : I think everyone in this house has a sense of humour, but this continual reference is clearly unparliamentary and impugns the member for Hillarys. It is inappropriate. The Premier should have a bit of generosity; Christmas is only a few weeks away. The SPEAKER : It is true that Christmas is close, but that reference was not unparliamentary. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Perhaps the house might like to be reminded of another classic quote from the member for Hillarys. According to a transcript of a Channel Two news program on 26 August 2005, the member for Hillarys said that - I think it’s a bit narrow-minded to start saying that we shouldn’t be exploiting women. Look, it’s going to happen anyway . . . Mr R.F. Johnson : That wasn’t on Channel Two news. Tell the truth. You don’t know the facts, sunshine. You’re nothing but a slime bag. Tell the truth. Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I am sure that members on my left are going to say that my ruling is inconsistent; however, if a comment like that is directed at a member, it is unparliamentary. I direct that the member for Hillarys withdraw that comment. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. Barnett : Do you want us to get into the personal relationships of members opposite? Is that the way you guys want us to go? Do you want us to go into the history of your relationships with your families and kids? If that is what you want, you can have it. It is the standard you are setting. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Cottesloe! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : My simple advice is that if members opposite do not want those remarks to be thrown back at them, they should not make them in the Parliament or in the public domain, which is what the member for Hillarys has done. His comments obviously reflected his views on life. Mr R.F. Johnson : Say everything that I said and not just that tiny little bit, which you have taken out of context. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The tiny little bit where it says that there is nothing wrong with exploiting women? That is pretty self-evident. On the question that the member asked, the CCC Act is being reviewed by Gail Archer. We look forward to seeing the outcome of that review. I have previously answered a very similar question to this and nothing has changed in the interim.
(1)-(3) I noticed that the member for Hillarys did not include bestiality in the list of crimes that the CCC might like to look at. Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : I think everyone in this house has a sense of humour, but this continual reference is clearly unparliamentary and impugns the member for Hillarys. It is inappropriate. The Premier should have a bit of generosity; Christmas is only a few weeks away. The SPEAKER : It is true that Christmas is close, but that reference was not unparliamentary. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Perhaps the house might like to be reminded of another classic quote from the member for Hillarys. According to a transcript of a Channel Two news program on 26 August 2005, the member for Hillarys said that - I think it’s a bit narrow-minded to start saying that we shouldn’t be exploiting women. Look, it’s going to happen anyway . . . Mr R.F. Johnson : That wasn’t on Channel Two news. Tell the truth. You don’t know the facts, sunshine. You’re nothing but a slime bag. Tell the truth. Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I am sure that members on my left are going to say that my ruling is inconsistent; however, if a comment like that is directed at a member, it is unparliamentary. I direct that the member for Hillarys withdraw that comment. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. Barnett : Do you want us to get into the personal relationships of members opposite? Is that the way you guys want us to go? Do you want us to go into the history of your relationships with your families and kids? If that is what you want, you can have it. It is the standard you are setting. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Cottesloe! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : My simple advice is that if members opposite do not want those remarks to be thrown back at them, they should not make them in the Parliament or in the public domain, which is what the member for Hillarys has done. His comments obviously reflected his views on life. Mr R.F. Johnson : Say everything that I said and not just that tiny little bit, which you have taken out of context. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The tiny little bit where it says that there is nothing wrong with exploiting women? That is pretty self-evident. On the question that the member asked, the CCC Act is being reviewed by Gail Archer. We look forward to seeing the outcome of that review. I have previously answered a very similar question to this and nothing has changed in the interim.
The SPEAKER : It is true that Christmas is close, but that reference was not unparliamentary. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Perhaps the house might like to be reminded of another classic quote from the member for Hillarys. According to a transcript of a Channel Two news program on 26 August 2005, the member for Hillarys said that - I think it’s a bit narrow-minded to start saying that we shouldn’t be exploiting women. Look, it’s going to happen anyway . . . Mr R.F. Johnson : That wasn’t on Channel Two news. Tell the truth. You don’t know the facts, sunshine. You’re nothing but a slime bag. Tell the truth. Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I am sure that members on my left are going to say that my ruling is inconsistent; however, if a comment like that is directed at a member, it is unparliamentary. I direct that the member for Hillarys withdraw that comment. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. Barnett : Do you want us to get into the personal relationships of members opposite? Is that the way you guys want us to go? Do you want us to go into the history of your relationships with your families and kids? If that is what you want, you can have it. It is the standard you are setting. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Cottesloe! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : My simple advice is that if members opposite do not want those remarks to be thrown back at them, they should not make them in the Parliament or in the public domain, which is what the member for Hillarys has done. His comments obviously reflected his views on life. Mr R.F. Johnson : Say everything that I said and not just that tiny little bit, which you have taken out of context. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The tiny little bit where it says that there is nothing wrong with exploiting women? That is pretty self-evident. On the question that the member asked, the CCC Act is being reviewed by Gail Archer. We look forward to seeing the outcome of that review. I have previously answered a very similar question to this and nothing has changed in the interim.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. Barnett : Do you want us to get into the personal relationships of members opposite? Is that the way you guys want us to go? Do you want us to go into the history of your relationships with your families and kids? If that is what you want, you can have it. It is the standard you are setting. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Cottesloe! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : My simple advice is that if members opposite do not want those remarks to be thrown back at them, they should not make them in the Parliament or in the public domain, which is what the member for Hillarys has done. His comments obviously reflected his views on life. Mr R.F. Johnson : Say everything that I said and not just that tiny little bit, which you have taken out of context. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The tiny little bit where it says that there is nothing wrong with exploiting women? That is pretty self-evident. On the question that the member asked, the CCC Act is being reviewed by Gail Archer. We look forward to seeing the outcome of that review. I have previously answered a very similar question to this and nothing has changed in the interim.
The SPEAKER : Order, member for Cottesloe! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : My simple advice is that if members opposite do not want those remarks to be thrown back at them, they should not make them in the Parliament or in the public domain, which is what the member for Hillarys has done. His comments obviously reflected his views on life. Mr R.F. Johnson : Say everything that I said and not just that tiny little bit, which you have taken out of context. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The tiny little bit where it says that there is nothing wrong with exploiting women? That is pretty self-evident. On the question that the member asked, the CCC Act is being reviewed by Gail Archer. We look forward to seeing the outcome of that review. I have previously answered a very similar question to this and nothing has changed in the interim.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : My simple advice is that if members opposite do not want those remarks to be thrown back at them, they should not make them in the Parliament or in the public domain, which is what the member for Hillarys has done. His comments obviously reflected his views on life. Mr R.F. Johnson : Say everything that I said and not just that tiny little bit, which you have taken out of context. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The tiny little bit where it says that there is nothing wrong with exploiting women? That is pretty self-evident. On the question that the member asked, the CCC Act is being reviewed by Gail Archer. We look forward to seeing the outcome of that review. I have previously answered a very similar question to this and nothing has changed in the interim.
Mr R.F. Johnson : Say everything that I said and not just that tiny little bit, which you have taken out of context. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The tiny little bit where it says that there is nothing wrong with exploiting women? That is pretty self-evident. On the question that the member asked, the CCC Act is being reviewed by Gail Archer. We look forward to seeing the outcome of that review. I have previously answered a very similar question to this and nothing has changed in the interim.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The tiny little bit where it says that there is nothing wrong with exploiting women? That is pretty self-evident. On the question that the member asked, the CCC Act is being reviewed by Gail Archer. We look forward to seeing the outcome of that review. I have previously answered a very similar question to this and nothing has changed in the interim.
On the question that the member asked, the CCC Act is being reviewed by Gail Archer. We look forward to seeing the outcome of that review. I have previously answered a very similar question to this and nothing has changed in the interim.
(2) What is the Premier’s justification for not urgently amending the CCC Act to enable the CCC to investigate crimes such as tax evasion, illegal drug dealing, extortion, firearm offences, paedophilia and terrorism? (3) Does the Premier endorse the comments of the executive director of the CCC, Mike Silverstone, that more needs to be done in terms of the powers of a crime commission? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: (1)-(3) I noticed that the member for Hillarys did not include bestiality in the list of crimes that the CCC might like to look at. Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : I think everyone in this house has a sense of humour, but this continual reference is clearly unparliamentary and impugns the member for Hillarys. It is inappropriate. The Premier should have a bit of generosity; Christmas is only a few weeks away. The SPEAKER : It is true that Christmas is close, but that reference was not unparliamentary. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Perhaps the house might like to be reminded of another classic quote from the member for Hillarys. According to a transcript of a Channel Two news program on 26 August 2005, the member for Hillarys said that - I think it’s a bit narrow-minded to start saying that we shouldn’t be exploiting women. Look, it’s going to happen anyway . . . Mr R.F. Johnson : That wasn’t on Channel Two news. Tell the truth. You don’t know the facts, sunshine. You’re nothing but a slime bag. Tell the truth. Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I am sure that members on my left are going to say that my ruling is inconsistent; however, if a comment like that is directed at a member, it is unparliamentary. I direct that the member for Hillarys withdraw that comment. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. Barnett : Do you want us to get into the personal relationships of members opposite? Is that the way you guys want us to go? Do you want us to go into the history of your relationships with your families and kids? If that is what you want, you can have it. It is the standard you are setting. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Cottesloe! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : My simple advice is that if members opposite do not want those remarks to be thrown back at them, they should not make them in the Parliament or in the public domain, which is what the member for Hillarys has done. His comments obviously reflected his views on life. Mr R.F. Johnson : Say everything that I said and not just that tiny little bit, which you have taken out of context. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The tiny little bit where it says that there is nothing wrong with exploiting women? That is pretty self-evident. On the question that the member asked, the CCC Act is being reviewed by Gail Archer. We look forward to seeing the outcome of that review. I have previously answered a very similar question to this and nothing has changed in the interim.
(3) Does the Premier endorse the comments of the executive director of the CCC, Mike Silverstone, that more needs to be done in terms of the powers of a crime commission? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: (1)-(3) I noticed that the member for Hillarys did not include bestiality in the list of crimes that the CCC might like to look at. Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : I think everyone in this house has a sense of humour, but this continual reference is clearly unparliamentary and impugns the member for Hillarys. It is inappropriate. The Premier should have a bit of generosity; Christmas is only a few weeks away. The SPEAKER : It is true that Christmas is close, but that reference was not unparliamentary. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Perhaps the house might like to be reminded of another classic quote from the member for Hillarys. According to a transcript of a Channel Two news program on 26 August 2005, the member for Hillarys said that - I think it’s a bit narrow-minded to start saying that we shouldn’t be exploiting women. Look, it’s going to happen anyway . . . Mr R.F. Johnson : That wasn’t on Channel Two news. Tell the truth. You don’t know the facts, sunshine. You’re nothing but a slime bag. Tell the truth. Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I am sure that members on my left are going to say that my ruling is inconsistent; however, if a comment like that is directed at a member, it is unparliamentary. I direct that the member for Hillarys withdraw that comment. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. Barnett : Do you want us to get into the personal relationships of members opposite? Is that the way you guys want us to go? Do you want us to go into the history of your relationships with your families and kids? If that is what you want, you can have it. It is the standard you are setting. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Cottesloe! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : My simple advice is that if members opposite do not want those remarks to be thrown back at them, they should not make them in the Parliament or in the public domain, which is what the member for Hillarys has done. His comments obviously reflected his views on life. Mr R.F. Johnson : Say everything that I said and not just that tiny little bit, which you have taken out of context. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The tiny little bit where it says that there is nothing wrong with exploiting women? That is pretty self-evident. On the question that the member asked, the CCC Act is being reviewed by Gail Archer. We look forward to seeing the outcome of that review. I have previously answered a very similar question to this and nothing has changed in the interim.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: (1)-(3) I noticed that the member for Hillarys did not include bestiality in the list of crimes that the CCC might like to look at. Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : I think everyone in this house has a sense of humour, but this continual reference is clearly unparliamentary and impugns the member for Hillarys. It is inappropriate. The Premier should have a bit of generosity; Christmas is only a few weeks away. The SPEAKER : It is true that Christmas is close, but that reference was not unparliamentary. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Perhaps the house might like to be reminded of another classic quote from the member for Hillarys. According to a transcript of a Channel Two news program on 26 August 2005, the member for Hillarys said that - I think it’s a bit narrow-minded to start saying that we shouldn’t be exploiting women. Look, it’s going to happen anyway . . . Mr R.F. Johnson : That wasn’t on Channel Two news. Tell the truth. You don’t know the facts, sunshine. You’re nothing but a slime bag. Tell the truth. Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I am sure that members on my left are going to say that my ruling is inconsistent; however, if a comment like that is directed at a member, it is unparliamentary. I direct that the member for Hillarys withdraw that comment. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. Barnett : Do you want us to get into the personal relationships of members opposite? Is that the way you guys want us to go? Do you want us to go into the history of your relationships with your families and kids? If that is what you want, you can have it. It is the standard you are setting. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Cottesloe! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : My simple advice is that if members opposite do not want those remarks to be thrown back at them, they should not make them in the Parliament or in the public domain, which is what the member for Hillarys has done. His comments obviously reflected his views on life. Mr R.F. Johnson : Say everything that I said and not just that tiny little bit, which you have taken out of context. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The tiny little bit where it says that there is nothing wrong with exploiting women? That is pretty self-evident. On the question that the member asked, the CCC Act is being reviewed by Gail Archer. We look forward to seeing the outcome of that review. I have previously answered a very similar question to this and nothing has changed in the interim.
(1)-(3) I noticed that the member for Hillarys did not include bestiality in the list of crimes that the CCC might like to look at. Point of Order Mr C.J. BARNETT : I think everyone in this house has a sense of humour, but this continual reference is clearly unparliamentary and impugns the member for Hillarys. It is inappropriate. The Premier should have a bit of generosity; Christmas is only a few weeks away. The SPEAKER : It is true that Christmas is close, but that reference was not unparliamentary. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Perhaps the house might like to be reminded of another classic quote from the member for Hillarys. According to a transcript of a Channel Two news program on 26 August 2005, the member for Hillarys said that - I think it’s a bit narrow-minded to start saying that we shouldn’t be exploiting women. Look, it’s going to happen anyway . . . Mr R.F. Johnson : That wasn’t on Channel Two news. Tell the truth. You don’t know the facts, sunshine. You’re nothing but a slime bag. Tell the truth. Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I am sure that members on my left are going to say that my ruling is inconsistent; however, if a comment like that is directed at a member, it is unparliamentary. I direct that the member for Hillarys withdraw that comment. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. Barnett : Do you want us to get into the personal relationships of members opposite? Is that the way you guys want us to go? Do you want us to go into the history of your relationships with your families and kids? If that is what you want, you can have it. It is the standard you are setting. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Cottesloe! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : My simple advice is that if members opposite do not want those remarks to be thrown back at them, they should not make them in the Parliament or in the public domain, which is what the member for Hillarys has done. His comments obviously reflected his views on life. Mr R.F. Johnson : Say everything that I said and not just that tiny little bit, which you have taken out of context. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The tiny little bit where it says that there is nothing wrong with exploiting women? That is pretty self-evident. On the question that the member asked, the CCC Act is being reviewed by Gail Archer. We look forward to seeing the outcome of that review. I have previously answered a very similar question to this and nothing has changed in the interim.
The SPEAKER : It is true that Christmas is close, but that reference was not unparliamentary. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Perhaps the house might like to be reminded of another classic quote from the member for Hillarys. According to a transcript of a Channel Two news program on 26 August 2005, the member for Hillarys said that - I think it’s a bit narrow-minded to start saying that we shouldn’t be exploiting women. Look, it’s going to happen anyway . . . Mr R.F. Johnson : That wasn’t on Channel Two news. Tell the truth. You don’t know the facts, sunshine. You’re nothing but a slime bag. Tell the truth. Withdrawal of Remark The SPEAKER : I am sure that members on my left are going to say that my ruling is inconsistent; however, if a comment like that is directed at a member, it is unparliamentary. I direct that the member for Hillarys withdraw that comment. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. Barnett : Do you want us to get into the personal relationships of members opposite? Is that the way you guys want us to go? Do you want us to go into the history of your relationships with your families and kids? If that is what you want, you can have it. It is the standard you are setting. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Cottesloe! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : My simple advice is that if members opposite do not want those remarks to be thrown back at them, they should not make them in the Parliament or in the public domain, which is what the member for Hillarys has done. His comments obviously reflected his views on life. Mr R.F. Johnson : Say everything that I said and not just that tiny little bit, which you have taken out of context. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The tiny little bit where it says that there is nothing wrong with exploiting women? That is pretty self-evident. On the question that the member asked, the CCC Act is being reviewed by Gail Archer. We look forward to seeing the outcome of that review. I have previously answered a very similar question to this and nothing has changed in the interim.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. Barnett : Do you want us to get into the personal relationships of members opposite? Is that the way you guys want us to go? Do you want us to go into the history of your relationships with your families and kids? If that is what you want, you can have it. It is the standard you are setting. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Cottesloe! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : My simple advice is that if members opposite do not want those remarks to be thrown back at them, they should not make them in the Parliament or in the public domain, which is what the member for Hillarys has done. His comments obviously reflected his views on life. Mr R.F. Johnson : Say everything that I said and not just that tiny little bit, which you have taken out of context. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The tiny little bit where it says that there is nothing wrong with exploiting women? That is pretty self-evident. On the question that the member asked, the CCC Act is being reviewed by Gail Archer. We look forward to seeing the outcome of that review. I have previously answered a very similar question to this and nothing has changed in the interim.
The SPEAKER : Order, member for Cottesloe! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : My simple advice is that if members opposite do not want those remarks to be thrown back at them, they should not make them in the Parliament or in the public domain, which is what the member for Hillarys has done. His comments obviously reflected his views on life. Mr R.F. Johnson : Say everything that I said and not just that tiny little bit, which you have taken out of context. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The tiny little bit where it says that there is nothing wrong with exploiting women? That is pretty self-evident. On the question that the member asked, the CCC Act is being reviewed by Gail Archer. We look forward to seeing the outcome of that review. I have previously answered a very similar question to this and nothing has changed in the interim.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : My simple advice is that if members opposite do not want those remarks to be thrown back at them, they should not make them in the Parliament or in the public domain, which is what the member for Hillarys has done. His comments obviously reflected his views on life. Mr R.F. Johnson : Say everything that I said and not just that tiny little bit, which you have taken out of context. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The tiny little bit where it says that there is nothing wrong with exploiting women? That is pretty self-evident. On the question that the member asked, the CCC Act is being reviewed by Gail Archer. We look forward to seeing the outcome of that review. I have previously answered a very similar question to this and nothing has changed in the interim.
Mr R.F. Johnson : Say everything that I said and not just that tiny little bit, which you have taken out of context. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The tiny little bit where it says that there is nothing wrong with exploiting women? That is pretty self-evident. On the question that the member asked, the CCC Act is being reviewed by Gail Archer. We look forward to seeing the outcome of that review. I have previously answered a very similar question to this and nothing has changed in the interim.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The tiny little bit where it says that there is nothing wrong with exploiting women? That is pretty self-evident. On the question that the member asked, the CCC Act is being reviewed by Gail Archer. We look forward to seeing the outcome of that review. I have previously answered a very similar question to this and nothing has changed in the interim.
On the question that the member asked, the CCC Act is being reviewed by Gail Archer. We look forward to seeing the outcome of that review. I have previously answered a very similar question to this and nothing has changed in the interim.
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