❓ Opposition questions the Premier about potential breaches of the Lobbyists Code by Mr. Moore (Liberal Party President) and Cannings Purple, alleging lobbying activities on behalf of a major industry. The Premier defends his government's guidelines and denies personal involvement.
AnsweredQoN 623Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
CANNINGS
PURPLE — LIBERAL PARTY PRESIDENT
623. Mr M. McGOWAN to the
Premier:
As a supplementary question, is it not the case currently
that Mr Moore is running a campaign on behalf of a major industry in Western
Australia, does that involve lobbying members of Parliament and why is the
Premier allowing Mr Moore to clearly breach the Contact with Lobbyists Code?
PURPLE — LIBERAL PARTY PRESIDENT
623. Mr M. McGOWAN to the
Premier:
As a supplementary question, is it not the case currently
that Mr Moore is running a campaign on behalf of a major industry in Western
Australia, does that involve lobbying members of Parliament and why is the
Premier allowing Mr Moore to clearly breach the Contact with Lobbyists Code?
AnswerView source ↗
I have had no contact with Norman Moore in respect of the
gold industry. I do not know whether any other member has. If they do, they are
to treat it as reported under the lobbyists code. Cannings Purple, I think —
Mr M. McGowan : Has
your minister? He's right behind you.
Mr C.J. BARNETT :
Ask the question.
Mr M. McGowan : I'm
asking now.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : I
have had no contact, but the instruction as of —
Mr M. McGowan : Ha,
ha!
Mr C.J. BARNETT :
Look at the dodgy and crooked things that you did in government. Have you
forgotten about that? Has the Leader of the Opposition forgotten about the
dishonesty to the very core of your cabinet? To be preached by you, given your
appalling, appalling record!
Mr R.H. Cook : Who?
Mr P. Papalia :
Name one person.
Mr C.J. BARNETT :
You had a third of your cabinet wiped out over two and a half years and, Leader
of the Opposition, you were sitting there in that cabinet. You were right in
there.
I am always aware of the potential conflict between lobbyists
and lobbying organisations. That is why I have laid down clear guidelines. That
is why I sought the advice of the Public Sector Commissioner even before Norman
was elected as president of the Liberal Party. On the Monday morning, I walked
into cabinet with that advice ready and followed it up with correspondence. It
is my responsibility to make sure that the government is in no way compromised
by the activities of lobbyists. It is not my responsibility to tell other
people in the private sector who have long left this Parliament whether they
should register; that is up to them.
gold industry. I do not know whether any other member has. If they do, they are
to treat it as reported under the lobbyists code. Cannings Purple, I think —
Mr M. McGowan : Has
your minister? He's right behind you.
Mr C.J. BARNETT :
Ask the question.
Mr M. McGowan : I'm
asking now.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : I
have had no contact, but the instruction as of —
Mr M. McGowan : Ha,
ha!
Mr C.J. BARNETT :
Look at the dodgy and crooked things that you did in government. Have you
forgotten about that? Has the Leader of the Opposition forgotten about the
dishonesty to the very core of your cabinet? To be preached by you, given your
appalling, appalling record!
Mr R.H. Cook : Who?
Mr P. Papalia :
Name one person.
Mr C.J. BARNETT :
You had a third of your cabinet wiped out over two and a half years and, Leader
of the Opposition, you were sitting there in that cabinet. You were right in
there.
I am always aware of the potential conflict between lobbyists
and lobbying organisations. That is why I have laid down clear guidelines. That
is why I sought the advice of the Public Sector Commissioner even before Norman
was elected as president of the Liberal Party. On the Monday morning, I walked
into cabinet with that advice ready and followed it up with correspondence. It
is my responsibility to make sure that the government is in no way compromised
by the activities of lobbyists. It is not my responsibility to tell other
people in the private sector who have long left this Parliament whether they
should register; that is up to them.
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