❓ Opposition Leader Mark McGowan questions Premier Colin Barnett about his public statements regarding the Member for Vasse's return to work following his resignation due to health reasons. Barnett clarifies his understanding was based on feedback and his hope for the member's recovery.
AnsweredQoN 121Legislative Assembly
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MEMBER FOR
VASSE — RETURN TO WORK — PREMIER'S COMMENTS
121. Mr M. McGOWAN to the
Premier:
I refer to the Premier's
comments in The Sunday Times of 9 March—I
note it was the same day that the Premier accepted the member for Vasse's
resignation for health reasons—in which he said, ''Troy is
getting better. I expect him back at work soon.''
(1) Why did the Premier say that he would be back soon?
(2) Who told the Premier that he would be back soon?
VASSE — RETURN TO WORK — PREMIER'S COMMENTS
121. Mr M. McGOWAN to the
Premier:
I refer to the Premier's
comments in The Sunday Times of 9 March—I
note it was the same day that the Premier accepted the member for Vasse's
resignation for health reasons—in which he said, ''Troy is
getting better. I expect him back at work soon.''
(1) Why did the Premier say that he would be back soon?
(2) Who told the Premier that he would be back soon?
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(1)–(2)
By that time, I think the member for Vasse was no longer in hospital. I had a
view, for whatever reason, that he would probably be back at work within about
two weeks or less. I was of the understanding that he was doing better. I hope
he continues to do better and makes a recovery.
Mrs M.H. Roberts :
How did you get to that understanding?
Mr C.J. BARNETT :
Although I had not at that stage spoken directly to Troy, I did later that
afternoon when he rang to tender his resignation. Obviously, I was aware that
he had been in hospital and I had some feedback that he was improving, but I
had not spoken directly to him. Of course, as a friend and colleague, I am
concerned about his welfare.
By that time, I think the member for Vasse was no longer in hospital. I had a
view, for whatever reason, that he would probably be back at work within about
two weeks or less. I was of the understanding that he was doing better. I hope
he continues to do better and makes a recovery.
Mrs M.H. Roberts :
How did you get to that understanding?
Mr C.J. BARNETT :
Although I had not at that stage spoken directly to Troy, I did later that
afternoon when he rang to tender his resignation. Obviously, I was aware that
he had been in hospital and I had some feedback that he was improving, but I
had not spoken directly to him. Of course, as a friend and colleague, I am
concerned about his welfare.
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