❓ A parliamentary question regarding the Premier's response to the Member for Collie-Wellington's drink-driving offence and prior poaching offences, specifically questioning the timing of public disclosure and the decision not to remove him from his parliamentary secretary role.
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MEMBER FOR COLLIE-WELLINGTON - DRINK-DRIVING OFFENCE
(1) When was the Premier first made aware of the member for Collie-Wellington’s drink-driving offence? (2) Why did the Premier not act to ensure that either he or the member informed Parliament at the earliest opportunity? (3) Given the member for Collie-Wellington’s form, firstly on poaching offences, and now on drink-driving, why has the Premier not removed him from his position as parliamentary secretary to the Minister for Education and Training and South West? Mr A.J. CARPENTER
(1) When was the Premier first made aware of the member for Collie-Wellington’s drink-driving offence? (2) Why did the Premier not act to ensure that either he or the member informed Parliament at the earliest opportunity? (3) Given the member for Collie-Wellington’s form, firstly on poaching offences, and now on drink-driving, why has the Premier not removed him from his position as parliamentary secretary to the Minister for Education and Training and South West? Mr A.J. CARPENTER
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I thank the member for the question. (1)-(3) The facts of the matter are quite simple. The member for Collie-Wellington advised me yesterday of the drink-driving infringement that he was involved in. We had a discussion in my office about the matter. As soon as he possibly could, the member for Collie-Wellington returned yesterday evening to Collie and explained at a meeting of the local council what had happened - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : He made a commitment for a donation to a driver training program in Collie. He returned to Perth this morning and, as soon as he possibly could after Parliament resumed, gave what I consider to be a full explanation to the house. Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Hillarys! Mr R.F. Johnson : You could have amended the legislation yesterday! The SPEAKER : It is not the member for Hillarys’ opportunity to talk and continuously stop the Premier from answering the question. He does not have that opportunity. I call the member for Hillarys to order. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I say to the member for Hillarys that that element of the equation was not taken into consideration. Mr C.J. Barnett : It didn’t cross your mind? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. However, I had a conversation with the member for Collie-Wellington. He expressed to me his deep regret about what had happened, was anxious to find a way to show some contrition and was keen, if it was possible, to get some positive outcome from the occurrence. I am hopeful, given the suggestion he has made about the penalties that apply, that we can obtain such a positive outcome. Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
(2) Why did the Premier not act to ensure that either he or the member informed Parliament at the earliest opportunity? (3) Given the member for Collie-Wellington’s form, firstly on poaching offences, and now on drink-driving, why has the Premier not removed him from his position as parliamentary secretary to the Minister for Education and Training and South West? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the member for the question. (1)-(3) The facts of the matter are quite simple. The member for Collie-Wellington advised me yesterday of the drink-driving infringement that he was involved in. We had a discussion in my office about the matter. As soon as he possibly could, the member for Collie-Wellington returned yesterday evening to Collie and explained at a meeting of the local council what had happened - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : He made a commitment for a donation to a driver training program in Collie. He returned to Perth this morning and, as soon as he possibly could after Parliament resumed, gave what I consider to be a full explanation to the house. Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Hillarys! Mr R.F. Johnson : You could have amended the legislation yesterday! The SPEAKER : It is not the member for Hillarys’ opportunity to talk and continuously stop the Premier from answering the question. He does not have that opportunity. I call the member for Hillarys to order. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I say to the member for Hillarys that that element of the equation was not taken into consideration. Mr C.J. Barnett : It didn’t cross your mind? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. However, I had a conversation with the member for Collie-Wellington. He expressed to me his deep regret about what had happened, was anxious to find a way to show some contrition and was keen, if it was possible, to get some positive outcome from the occurrence. I am hopeful, given the suggestion he has made about the penalties that apply, that we can obtain such a positive outcome. Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
(3) Given the member for Collie-Wellington’s form, firstly on poaching offences, and now on drink-driving, why has the Premier not removed him from his position as parliamentary secretary to the Minister for Education and Training and South West? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the member for the question. (1)-(3) The facts of the matter are quite simple. The member for Collie-Wellington advised me yesterday of the drink-driving infringement that he was involved in. We had a discussion in my office about the matter. As soon as he possibly could, the member for Collie-Wellington returned yesterday evening to Collie and explained at a meeting of the local council what had happened - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : He made a commitment for a donation to a driver training program in Collie. He returned to Perth this morning and, as soon as he possibly could after Parliament resumed, gave what I consider to be a full explanation to the house. Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Hillarys! Mr R.F. Johnson : You could have amended the legislation yesterday! The SPEAKER : It is not the member for Hillarys’ opportunity to talk and continuously stop the Premier from answering the question. He does not have that opportunity. I call the member for Hillarys to order. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I say to the member for Hillarys that that element of the equation was not taken into consideration. Mr C.J. Barnett : It didn’t cross your mind? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. However, I had a conversation with the member for Collie-Wellington. He expressed to me his deep regret about what had happened, was anxious to find a way to show some contrition and was keen, if it was possible, to get some positive outcome from the occurrence. I am hopeful, given the suggestion he has made about the penalties that apply, that we can obtain such a positive outcome. Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the member for the question. (1)-(3) The facts of the matter are quite simple. The member for Collie-Wellington advised me yesterday of the drink-driving infringement that he was involved in. We had a discussion in my office about the matter. As soon as he possibly could, the member for Collie-Wellington returned yesterday evening to Collie and explained at a meeting of the local council what had happened - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : He made a commitment for a donation to a driver training program in Collie. He returned to Perth this morning and, as soon as he possibly could after Parliament resumed, gave what I consider to be a full explanation to the house. Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Hillarys! Mr R.F. Johnson : You could have amended the legislation yesterday! The SPEAKER : It is not the member for Hillarys’ opportunity to talk and continuously stop the Premier from answering the question. He does not have that opportunity. I call the member for Hillarys to order. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I say to the member for Hillarys that that element of the equation was not taken into consideration. Mr C.J. Barnett : It didn’t cross your mind? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. However, I had a conversation with the member for Collie-Wellington. He expressed to me his deep regret about what had happened, was anxious to find a way to show some contrition and was keen, if it was possible, to get some positive outcome from the occurrence. I am hopeful, given the suggestion he has made about the penalties that apply, that we can obtain such a positive outcome. Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
I thank the member for the question. (1)-(3) The facts of the matter are quite simple. The member for Collie-Wellington advised me yesterday of the drink-driving infringement that he was involved in. We had a discussion in my office about the matter. As soon as he possibly could, the member for Collie-Wellington returned yesterday evening to Collie and explained at a meeting of the local council what had happened - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : He made a commitment for a donation to a driver training program in Collie. He returned to Perth this morning and, as soon as he possibly could after Parliament resumed, gave what I consider to be a full explanation to the house. Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Hillarys! Mr R.F. Johnson : You could have amended the legislation yesterday! The SPEAKER : It is not the member for Hillarys’ opportunity to talk and continuously stop the Premier from answering the question. He does not have that opportunity. I call the member for Hillarys to order. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I say to the member for Hillarys that that element of the equation was not taken into consideration. Mr C.J. Barnett : It didn’t cross your mind? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. However, I had a conversation with the member for Collie-Wellington. He expressed to me his deep regret about what had happened, was anxious to find a way to show some contrition and was keen, if it was possible, to get some positive outcome from the occurrence. I am hopeful, given the suggestion he has made about the penalties that apply, that we can obtain such a positive outcome. Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
(1)-(3) The facts of the matter are quite simple. The member for Collie-Wellington advised me yesterday of the drink-driving infringement that he was involved in. We had a discussion in my office about the matter. As soon as he possibly could, the member for Collie-Wellington returned yesterday evening to Collie and explained at a meeting of the local council what had happened - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : He made a commitment for a donation to a driver training program in Collie. He returned to Perth this morning and, as soon as he possibly could after Parliament resumed, gave what I consider to be a full explanation to the house. Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Hillarys! Mr R.F. Johnson : You could have amended the legislation yesterday! The SPEAKER : It is not the member for Hillarys’ opportunity to talk and continuously stop the Premier from answering the question. He does not have that opportunity. I call the member for Hillarys to order. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I say to the member for Hillarys that that element of the equation was not taken into consideration. Mr C.J. Barnett : It didn’t cross your mind? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. However, I had a conversation with the member for Collie-Wellington. He expressed to me his deep regret about what had happened, was anxious to find a way to show some contrition and was keen, if it was possible, to get some positive outcome from the occurrence. I am hopeful, given the suggestion he has made about the penalties that apply, that we can obtain such a positive outcome. Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : He made a commitment for a donation to a driver training program in Collie. He returned to Perth this morning and, as soon as he possibly could after Parliament resumed, gave what I consider to be a full explanation to the house. Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Hillarys! Mr R.F. Johnson : You could have amended the legislation yesterday! The SPEAKER : It is not the member for Hillarys’ opportunity to talk and continuously stop the Premier from answering the question. He does not have that opportunity. I call the member for Hillarys to order. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I say to the member for Hillarys that that element of the equation was not taken into consideration. Mr C.J. Barnett : It didn’t cross your mind? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. However, I had a conversation with the member for Collie-Wellington. He expressed to me his deep regret about what had happened, was anxious to find a way to show some contrition and was keen, if it was possible, to get some positive outcome from the occurrence. I am hopeful, given the suggestion he has made about the penalties that apply, that we can obtain such a positive outcome. Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : He made a commitment for a donation to a driver training program in Collie. He returned to Perth this morning and, as soon as he possibly could after Parliament resumed, gave what I consider to be a full explanation to the house. Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Hillarys! Mr R.F. Johnson : You could have amended the legislation yesterday! The SPEAKER : It is not the member for Hillarys’ opportunity to talk and continuously stop the Premier from answering the question. He does not have that opportunity. I call the member for Hillarys to order. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I say to the member for Hillarys that that element of the equation was not taken into consideration. Mr C.J. Barnett : It didn’t cross your mind? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. However, I had a conversation with the member for Collie-Wellington. He expressed to me his deep regret about what had happened, was anxious to find a way to show some contrition and was keen, if it was possible, to get some positive outcome from the occurrence. I am hopeful, given the suggestion he has made about the penalties that apply, that we can obtain such a positive outcome. Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : He made a commitment for a donation to a driver training program in Collie. He returned to Perth this morning and, as soon as he possibly could after Parliament resumed, gave what I consider to be a full explanation to the house. Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Hillarys! Mr R.F. Johnson : You could have amended the legislation yesterday! The SPEAKER : It is not the member for Hillarys’ opportunity to talk and continuously stop the Premier from answering the question. He does not have that opportunity. I call the member for Hillarys to order. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I say to the member for Hillarys that that element of the equation was not taken into consideration. Mr C.J. Barnett : It didn’t cross your mind? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. However, I had a conversation with the member for Collie-Wellington. He expressed to me his deep regret about what had happened, was anxious to find a way to show some contrition and was keen, if it was possible, to get some positive outcome from the occurrence. I am hopeful, given the suggestion he has made about the penalties that apply, that we can obtain such a positive outcome. Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Hillarys! Mr R.F. Johnson : You could have amended the legislation yesterday! The SPEAKER : It is not the member for Hillarys’ opportunity to talk and continuously stop the Premier from answering the question. He does not have that opportunity. I call the member for Hillarys to order. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I say to the member for Hillarys that that element of the equation was not taken into consideration. Mr C.J. Barnett : It didn’t cross your mind? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. However, I had a conversation with the member for Collie-Wellington. He expressed to me his deep regret about what had happened, was anxious to find a way to show some contrition and was keen, if it was possible, to get some positive outcome from the occurrence. I am hopeful, given the suggestion he has made about the penalties that apply, that we can obtain such a positive outcome. Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
The SPEAKER : Member for Hillarys! Mr R.F. Johnson : You could have amended the legislation yesterday! The SPEAKER : It is not the member for Hillarys’ opportunity to talk and continuously stop the Premier from answering the question. He does not have that opportunity. I call the member for Hillarys to order. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I say to the member for Hillarys that that element of the equation was not taken into consideration. Mr C.J. Barnett : It didn’t cross your mind? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. However, I had a conversation with the member for Collie-Wellington. He expressed to me his deep regret about what had happened, was anxious to find a way to show some contrition and was keen, if it was possible, to get some positive outcome from the occurrence. I am hopeful, given the suggestion he has made about the penalties that apply, that we can obtain such a positive outcome. Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
Mr R.F. Johnson : You could have amended the legislation yesterday! The SPEAKER : It is not the member for Hillarys’ opportunity to talk and continuously stop the Premier from answering the question. He does not have that opportunity. I call the member for Hillarys to order. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I say to the member for Hillarys that that element of the equation was not taken into consideration. Mr C.J. Barnett : It didn’t cross your mind? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. However, I had a conversation with the member for Collie-Wellington. He expressed to me his deep regret about what had happened, was anxious to find a way to show some contrition and was keen, if it was possible, to get some positive outcome from the occurrence. I am hopeful, given the suggestion he has made about the penalties that apply, that we can obtain such a positive outcome. Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
The SPEAKER : It is not the member for Hillarys’ opportunity to talk and continuously stop the Premier from answering the question. He does not have that opportunity. I call the member for Hillarys to order. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I say to the member for Hillarys that that element of the equation was not taken into consideration. Mr C.J. Barnett : It didn’t cross your mind? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. However, I had a conversation with the member for Collie-Wellington. He expressed to me his deep regret about what had happened, was anxious to find a way to show some contrition and was keen, if it was possible, to get some positive outcome from the occurrence. I am hopeful, given the suggestion he has made about the penalties that apply, that we can obtain such a positive outcome. Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I say to the member for Hillarys that that element of the equation was not taken into consideration. Mr C.J. Barnett : It didn’t cross your mind? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. However, I had a conversation with the member for Collie-Wellington. He expressed to me his deep regret about what had happened, was anxious to find a way to show some contrition and was keen, if it was possible, to get some positive outcome from the occurrence. I am hopeful, given the suggestion he has made about the penalties that apply, that we can obtain such a positive outcome. Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
Mr C.J. Barnett : It didn’t cross your mind? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. However, I had a conversation with the member for Collie-Wellington. He expressed to me his deep regret about what had happened, was anxious to find a way to show some contrition and was keen, if it was possible, to get some positive outcome from the occurrence. I am hopeful, given the suggestion he has made about the penalties that apply, that we can obtain such a positive outcome. Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. However, I had a conversation with the member for Collie-Wellington. He expressed to me his deep regret about what had happened, was anxious to find a way to show some contrition and was keen, if it was possible, to get some positive outcome from the occurrence. I am hopeful, given the suggestion he has made about the penalties that apply, that we can obtain such a positive outcome. Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
(2) Why did the Premier not act to ensure that either he or the member informed Parliament at the earliest opportunity? (3) Given the member for Collie-Wellington’s form, firstly on poaching offences, and now on drink-driving, why has the Premier not removed him from his position as parliamentary secretary to the Minister for Education and Training and South West? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the member for the question. (1)-(3) The facts of the matter are quite simple. The member for Collie-Wellington advised me yesterday of the drink-driving infringement that he was involved in. We had a discussion in my office about the matter. As soon as he possibly could, the member for Collie-Wellington returned yesterday evening to Collie and explained at a meeting of the local council what had happened - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : He made a commitment for a donation to a driver training program in Collie. He returned to Perth this morning and, as soon as he possibly could after Parliament resumed, gave what I consider to be a full explanation to the house. Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Hillarys! Mr R.F. Johnson : You could have amended the legislation yesterday! The SPEAKER : It is not the member for Hillarys’ opportunity to talk and continuously stop the Premier from answering the question. He does not have that opportunity. I call the member for Hillarys to order. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I say to the member for Hillarys that that element of the equation was not taken into consideration. Mr C.J. Barnett : It didn’t cross your mind? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. However, I had a conversation with the member for Collie-Wellington. He expressed to me his deep regret about what had happened, was anxious to find a way to show some contrition and was keen, if it was possible, to get some positive outcome from the occurrence. I am hopeful, given the suggestion he has made about the penalties that apply, that we can obtain such a positive outcome. Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
(3) Given the member for Collie-Wellington’s form, firstly on poaching offences, and now on drink-driving, why has the Premier not removed him from his position as parliamentary secretary to the Minister for Education and Training and South West? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the member for the question. (1)-(3) The facts of the matter are quite simple. The member for Collie-Wellington advised me yesterday of the drink-driving infringement that he was involved in. We had a discussion in my office about the matter. As soon as he possibly could, the member for Collie-Wellington returned yesterday evening to Collie and explained at a meeting of the local council what had happened - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : He made a commitment for a donation to a driver training program in Collie. He returned to Perth this morning and, as soon as he possibly could after Parliament resumed, gave what I consider to be a full explanation to the house. Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Hillarys! Mr R.F. Johnson : You could have amended the legislation yesterday! The SPEAKER : It is not the member for Hillarys’ opportunity to talk and continuously stop the Premier from answering the question. He does not have that opportunity. I call the member for Hillarys to order. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I say to the member for Hillarys that that element of the equation was not taken into consideration. Mr C.J. Barnett : It didn’t cross your mind? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. However, I had a conversation with the member for Collie-Wellington. He expressed to me his deep regret about what had happened, was anxious to find a way to show some contrition and was keen, if it was possible, to get some positive outcome from the occurrence. I am hopeful, given the suggestion he has made about the penalties that apply, that we can obtain such a positive outcome. Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: I thank the member for the question. (1)-(3) The facts of the matter are quite simple. The member for Collie-Wellington advised me yesterday of the drink-driving infringement that he was involved in. We had a discussion in my office about the matter. As soon as he possibly could, the member for Collie-Wellington returned yesterday evening to Collie and explained at a meeting of the local council what had happened - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : He made a commitment for a donation to a driver training program in Collie. He returned to Perth this morning and, as soon as he possibly could after Parliament resumed, gave what I consider to be a full explanation to the house. Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Hillarys! Mr R.F. Johnson : You could have amended the legislation yesterday! The SPEAKER : It is not the member for Hillarys’ opportunity to talk and continuously stop the Premier from answering the question. He does not have that opportunity. I call the member for Hillarys to order. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I say to the member for Hillarys that that element of the equation was not taken into consideration. Mr C.J. Barnett : It didn’t cross your mind? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. However, I had a conversation with the member for Collie-Wellington. He expressed to me his deep regret about what had happened, was anxious to find a way to show some contrition and was keen, if it was possible, to get some positive outcome from the occurrence. I am hopeful, given the suggestion he has made about the penalties that apply, that we can obtain such a positive outcome. Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
I thank the member for the question. (1)-(3) The facts of the matter are quite simple. The member for Collie-Wellington advised me yesterday of the drink-driving infringement that he was involved in. We had a discussion in my office about the matter. As soon as he possibly could, the member for Collie-Wellington returned yesterday evening to Collie and explained at a meeting of the local council what had happened - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : He made a commitment for a donation to a driver training program in Collie. He returned to Perth this morning and, as soon as he possibly could after Parliament resumed, gave what I consider to be a full explanation to the house. Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Hillarys! Mr R.F. Johnson : You could have amended the legislation yesterday! The SPEAKER : It is not the member for Hillarys’ opportunity to talk and continuously stop the Premier from answering the question. He does not have that opportunity. I call the member for Hillarys to order. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I say to the member for Hillarys that that element of the equation was not taken into consideration. Mr C.J. Barnett : It didn’t cross your mind? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. However, I had a conversation with the member for Collie-Wellington. He expressed to me his deep regret about what had happened, was anxious to find a way to show some contrition and was keen, if it was possible, to get some positive outcome from the occurrence. I am hopeful, given the suggestion he has made about the penalties that apply, that we can obtain such a positive outcome. Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
(1)-(3) The facts of the matter are quite simple. The member for Collie-Wellington advised me yesterday of the drink-driving infringement that he was involved in. We had a discussion in my office about the matter. As soon as he possibly could, the member for Collie-Wellington returned yesterday evening to Collie and explained at a meeting of the local council what had happened - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : He made a commitment for a donation to a driver training program in Collie. He returned to Perth this morning and, as soon as he possibly could after Parliament resumed, gave what I consider to be a full explanation to the house. Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Hillarys! Mr R.F. Johnson : You could have amended the legislation yesterday! The SPEAKER : It is not the member for Hillarys’ opportunity to talk and continuously stop the Premier from answering the question. He does not have that opportunity. I call the member for Hillarys to order. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I say to the member for Hillarys that that element of the equation was not taken into consideration. Mr C.J. Barnett : It didn’t cross your mind? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. However, I had a conversation with the member for Collie-Wellington. He expressed to me his deep regret about what had happened, was anxious to find a way to show some contrition and was keen, if it was possible, to get some positive outcome from the occurrence. I am hopeful, given the suggestion he has made about the penalties that apply, that we can obtain such a positive outcome. Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : He made a commitment for a donation to a driver training program in Collie. He returned to Perth this morning and, as soon as he possibly could after Parliament resumed, gave what I consider to be a full explanation to the house. Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Hillarys! Mr R.F. Johnson : You could have amended the legislation yesterday! The SPEAKER : It is not the member for Hillarys’ opportunity to talk and continuously stop the Premier from answering the question. He does not have that opportunity. I call the member for Hillarys to order. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I say to the member for Hillarys that that element of the equation was not taken into consideration. Mr C.J. Barnett : It didn’t cross your mind? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. However, I had a conversation with the member for Collie-Wellington. He expressed to me his deep regret about what had happened, was anxious to find a way to show some contrition and was keen, if it was possible, to get some positive outcome from the occurrence. I am hopeful, given the suggestion he has made about the penalties that apply, that we can obtain such a positive outcome. Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : He made a commitment for a donation to a driver training program in Collie. He returned to Perth this morning and, as soon as he possibly could after Parliament resumed, gave what I consider to be a full explanation to the house. Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Hillarys! Mr R.F. Johnson : You could have amended the legislation yesterday! The SPEAKER : It is not the member for Hillarys’ opportunity to talk and continuously stop the Premier from answering the question. He does not have that opportunity. I call the member for Hillarys to order. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I say to the member for Hillarys that that element of the equation was not taken into consideration. Mr C.J. Barnett : It didn’t cross your mind? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. However, I had a conversation with the member for Collie-Wellington. He expressed to me his deep regret about what had happened, was anxious to find a way to show some contrition and was keen, if it was possible, to get some positive outcome from the occurrence. I am hopeful, given the suggestion he has made about the penalties that apply, that we can obtain such a positive outcome. Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : He made a commitment for a donation to a driver training program in Collie. He returned to Perth this morning and, as soon as he possibly could after Parliament resumed, gave what I consider to be a full explanation to the house. Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Hillarys! Mr R.F. Johnson : You could have amended the legislation yesterday! The SPEAKER : It is not the member for Hillarys’ opportunity to talk and continuously stop the Premier from answering the question. He does not have that opportunity. I call the member for Hillarys to order. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I say to the member for Hillarys that that element of the equation was not taken into consideration. Mr C.J. Barnett : It didn’t cross your mind? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. However, I had a conversation with the member for Collie-Wellington. He expressed to me his deep regret about what had happened, was anxious to find a way to show some contrition and was keen, if it was possible, to get some positive outcome from the occurrence. I am hopeful, given the suggestion he has made about the penalties that apply, that we can obtain such a positive outcome. Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Hillarys! Mr R.F. Johnson : You could have amended the legislation yesterday! The SPEAKER : It is not the member for Hillarys’ opportunity to talk and continuously stop the Premier from answering the question. He does not have that opportunity. I call the member for Hillarys to order. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I say to the member for Hillarys that that element of the equation was not taken into consideration. Mr C.J. Barnett : It didn’t cross your mind? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. However, I had a conversation with the member for Collie-Wellington. He expressed to me his deep regret about what had happened, was anxious to find a way to show some contrition and was keen, if it was possible, to get some positive outcome from the occurrence. I am hopeful, given the suggestion he has made about the penalties that apply, that we can obtain such a positive outcome. Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
The SPEAKER : Member for Hillarys! Mr R.F. Johnson : You could have amended the legislation yesterday! The SPEAKER : It is not the member for Hillarys’ opportunity to talk and continuously stop the Premier from answering the question. He does not have that opportunity. I call the member for Hillarys to order. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I say to the member for Hillarys that that element of the equation was not taken into consideration. Mr C.J. Barnett : It didn’t cross your mind? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. However, I had a conversation with the member for Collie-Wellington. He expressed to me his deep regret about what had happened, was anxious to find a way to show some contrition and was keen, if it was possible, to get some positive outcome from the occurrence. I am hopeful, given the suggestion he has made about the penalties that apply, that we can obtain such a positive outcome. Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
Mr R.F. Johnson : You could have amended the legislation yesterday! The SPEAKER : It is not the member for Hillarys’ opportunity to talk and continuously stop the Premier from answering the question. He does not have that opportunity. I call the member for Hillarys to order. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I say to the member for Hillarys that that element of the equation was not taken into consideration. Mr C.J. Barnett : It didn’t cross your mind? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. However, I had a conversation with the member for Collie-Wellington. He expressed to me his deep regret about what had happened, was anxious to find a way to show some contrition and was keen, if it was possible, to get some positive outcome from the occurrence. I am hopeful, given the suggestion he has made about the penalties that apply, that we can obtain such a positive outcome. Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
The SPEAKER : It is not the member for Hillarys’ opportunity to talk and continuously stop the Premier from answering the question. He does not have that opportunity. I call the member for Hillarys to order. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I say to the member for Hillarys that that element of the equation was not taken into consideration. Mr C.J. Barnett : It didn’t cross your mind? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. However, I had a conversation with the member for Collie-Wellington. He expressed to me his deep regret about what had happened, was anxious to find a way to show some contrition and was keen, if it was possible, to get some positive outcome from the occurrence. I am hopeful, given the suggestion he has made about the penalties that apply, that we can obtain such a positive outcome. Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I say to the member for Hillarys that that element of the equation was not taken into consideration. Mr C.J. Barnett : It didn’t cross your mind? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. However, I had a conversation with the member for Collie-Wellington. He expressed to me his deep regret about what had happened, was anxious to find a way to show some contrition and was keen, if it was possible, to get some positive outcome from the occurrence. I am hopeful, given the suggestion he has made about the penalties that apply, that we can obtain such a positive outcome. Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
Mr C.J. Barnett : It didn’t cross your mind? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. However, I had a conversation with the member for Collie-Wellington. He expressed to me his deep regret about what had happened, was anxious to find a way to show some contrition and was keen, if it was possible, to get some positive outcome from the occurrence. I am hopeful, given the suggestion he has made about the penalties that apply, that we can obtain such a positive outcome. Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. However, I had a conversation with the member for Collie-Wellington. He expressed to me his deep regret about what had happened, was anxious to find a way to show some contrition and was keen, if it was possible, to get some positive outcome from the occurrence. I am hopeful, given the suggestion he has made about the penalties that apply, that we can obtain such a positive outcome. Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
Mr C.J. Barnett : It’s the Shelley Archer approach, isn’t it? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : No. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
The SPEAKER : Members! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Collie-Wellington has admitted that what he did was extremely foolish, and nobody in this chamber would disagree. I hope, as he does, that some benefit and general good can come of the situation that he has brought upon himself. The member for Collie-Wellington will continue in his role as parliamentary secretary. Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
Mr C.J. Barnett : Great standards! The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
The SPEAKER : Member for Cottesloe! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
The SPEAKER : Member for Nedlands! Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
Mr R.F. Johnson interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
The SPEAKER : I call the member for Hillarys to order for the second time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : That is what has happened. The member for Collie-Wellington informed me of the issue yesterday. He returned to his home town and explained his circumstances to the council at the same time as making a donation to a road safety organisation, which I think was a very good gesture. He returned to Parliament and made a personal explanation as soon as he possibly could today, expressing his regret and his view that what he did was extremely foolish, and I am sure all members would agree with that.
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