❓ Question on the failure of the former Treasurer to table annual reports, allegations of untruthfulness, and potential reappointment to cabinet. Premier deflects, accusing the opposition of being terrified and highlighting the committee's focus on the former Treasurer's portfolios.
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Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations — AGENCY ANNUAL REPORTS
I refer to the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations report tabled today that outlines the extraordinary failure of the former Treasurer, the member for Vasse, to meet such basic accountability standards as tabling annual reports and also the consistent allegations that have dogged the political career of the member for Vasse. A former Shire of Busselton councillor said, “It seems he’ll smile at you and say one thing and then turn around and do another”, while the Minister for Police said that “he has shown that he has not been truthful and I think he has shown a flaw in his character and credibility”. (1) Will the Premier ensure that all necessary votes are taken before Parliament rises for the year to enable the member for Vasse to answer the latest allegations about his truthfulness before the Legislative Council’s Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations? (2) Do the findings of this report not make it more difficult for the Premier to reinstate the member for Vasse to his cabinet? (3) Will the Premier personally take responsibility for any future failure by the member for Vasse to tell the truth if he reappoints him to cabinet? Mr C.J. BARNETT
I refer to the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations report tabled today that outlines the extraordinary failure of the former Treasurer, the member for Vasse, to meet such basic accountability standards as tabling annual reports and also the consistent allegations that have dogged the political career of the member for Vasse. A former Shire of Busselton councillor said, “It seems he’ll smile at you and say one thing and then turn around and do another”, while the Minister for Police said that “he has shown that he has not been truthful and I think he has shown a flaw in his character and credibility”. (1) Will the Premier ensure that all necessary votes are taken before Parliament rises for the year to enable the member for Vasse to answer the latest allegations about his truthfulness before the Legislative Council’s Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations? (2) Do the findings of this report not make it more difficult for the Premier to reinstate the member for Vasse to his cabinet? (3) Will the Premier personally take responsibility for any future failure by the member for Vasse to tell the truth if he reappoints him to cabinet? Mr C.J. BARNETT
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(1)–(3) I think the member for Victoria Park is terrified. The only thing that would make me hesitate to appoint the member for Vasse is the sight of the member for Victoria Park being cut to pieces on a daily basis. It would turn us off our lunch. Far be it from me to comment on the work of the upper house, but the question has been asked. The thirty-first report of the Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations is a report on the 2008–09 agency annual reports. Many annual reports come in. This particular assessment of reports focuses on a few. Mr B.S. Wyatt : It focuses on the former Treasurer’s response, more to the point. Mr C.J. BARNETT : This is as good as it is going to get for the member for Victoria Park. I do not know how many annual reports are presented. There are probably 100 or more. Coincidentally, out of the 100 or so annual reports, this report, this important piece of work, focuses on the Country Housing Authority, the Department of Housing, the Housing Authority, the Department for Commerce, the Real Estate Agents and Business Agents Supervisory Board; the Settlement Agents Supervisory Board, the Small Business Development Corporation, the State Supply Commission, WorkCover Western Australia and the Western Australian Technology and Industry Advisory Council’s annual activity report. Of the hundreds of reports, it focused only on those that were late that came from the former Treasurer’s portfolios. Mr B.S. Wyatt : He didn’t tell the truth. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I think the member is missing something. Out of all the annual reports, were the reports of the bodies I read out the only ones that were late? No. How late were they? They were generally a couple of days late. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie to the committee? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Wonder boy over there has asked a question. The SPEAKER : I note that the member for Victoria Park seems to be straining to hear the answer to the question. I would suggest that members on both sides give the member for Victoria Park an opportunity to hear the answer that the Premier is providing. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Out of over 100 annual reports, miraculously, this committee focused only on late reports that happen to be in the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former ministerial capacity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie, did they? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, this is a very important question that wonder boy has raised and we need to deal with it. Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker — Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
(1) Will the Premier ensure that all necessary votes are taken before Parliament rises for the year to enable the member for Vasse to answer the latest allegations about his truthfulness before the Legislative Council’s Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations? (2) Do the findings of this report not make it more difficult for the Premier to reinstate the member for Vasse to his cabinet? (3) Will the Premier personally take responsibility for any future failure by the member for Vasse to tell the truth if he reappoints him to cabinet? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) I think the member for Victoria Park is terrified. The only thing that would make me hesitate to appoint the member for Vasse is the sight of the member for Victoria Park being cut to pieces on a daily basis. It would turn us off our lunch. Far be it from me to comment on the work of the upper house, but the question has been asked. The thirty-first report of the Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations is a report on the 2008–09 agency annual reports. Many annual reports come in. This particular assessment of reports focuses on a few. Mr B.S. Wyatt : It focuses on the former Treasurer’s response, more to the point. Mr C.J. BARNETT : This is as good as it is going to get for the member for Victoria Park. I do not know how many annual reports are presented. There are probably 100 or more. Coincidentally, out of the 100 or so annual reports, this report, this important piece of work, focuses on the Country Housing Authority, the Department of Housing, the Housing Authority, the Department for Commerce, the Real Estate Agents and Business Agents Supervisory Board; the Settlement Agents Supervisory Board, the Small Business Development Corporation, the State Supply Commission, WorkCover Western Australia and the Western Australian Technology and Industry Advisory Council’s annual activity report. Of the hundreds of reports, it focused only on those that were late that came from the former Treasurer’s portfolios. Mr B.S. Wyatt : He didn’t tell the truth. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I think the member is missing something. Out of all the annual reports, were the reports of the bodies I read out the only ones that were late? No. How late were they? They were generally a couple of days late. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie to the committee? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Wonder boy over there has asked a question. The SPEAKER : I note that the member for Victoria Park seems to be straining to hear the answer to the question. I would suggest that members on both sides give the member for Victoria Park an opportunity to hear the answer that the Premier is providing. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Out of over 100 annual reports, miraculously, this committee focused only on late reports that happen to be in the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former ministerial capacity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie, did they? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, this is a very important question that wonder boy has raised and we need to deal with it. Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker — Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
(2) Do the findings of this report not make it more difficult for the Premier to reinstate the member for Vasse to his cabinet? (3) Will the Premier personally take responsibility for any future failure by the member for Vasse to tell the truth if he reappoints him to cabinet? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) I think the member for Victoria Park is terrified. The only thing that would make me hesitate to appoint the member for Vasse is the sight of the member for Victoria Park being cut to pieces on a daily basis. It would turn us off our lunch. Far be it from me to comment on the work of the upper house, but the question has been asked. The thirty-first report of the Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations is a report on the 2008–09 agency annual reports. Many annual reports come in. This particular assessment of reports focuses on a few. Mr B.S. Wyatt : It focuses on the former Treasurer’s response, more to the point. Mr C.J. BARNETT : This is as good as it is going to get for the member for Victoria Park. I do not know how many annual reports are presented. There are probably 100 or more. Coincidentally, out of the 100 or so annual reports, this report, this important piece of work, focuses on the Country Housing Authority, the Department of Housing, the Housing Authority, the Department for Commerce, the Real Estate Agents and Business Agents Supervisory Board; the Settlement Agents Supervisory Board, the Small Business Development Corporation, the State Supply Commission, WorkCover Western Australia and the Western Australian Technology and Industry Advisory Council’s annual activity report. Of the hundreds of reports, it focused only on those that were late that came from the former Treasurer’s portfolios. Mr B.S. Wyatt : He didn’t tell the truth. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I think the member is missing something. Out of all the annual reports, were the reports of the bodies I read out the only ones that were late? No. How late were they? They were generally a couple of days late. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie to the committee? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Wonder boy over there has asked a question. The SPEAKER : I note that the member for Victoria Park seems to be straining to hear the answer to the question. I would suggest that members on both sides give the member for Victoria Park an opportunity to hear the answer that the Premier is providing. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Out of over 100 annual reports, miraculously, this committee focused only on late reports that happen to be in the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former ministerial capacity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie, did they? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, this is a very important question that wonder boy has raised and we need to deal with it. Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker — Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
(3) Will the Premier personally take responsibility for any future failure by the member for Vasse to tell the truth if he reappoints him to cabinet? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) I think the member for Victoria Park is terrified. The only thing that would make me hesitate to appoint the member for Vasse is the sight of the member for Victoria Park being cut to pieces on a daily basis. It would turn us off our lunch. Far be it from me to comment on the work of the upper house, but the question has been asked. The thirty-first report of the Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations is a report on the 2008–09 agency annual reports. Many annual reports come in. This particular assessment of reports focuses on a few. Mr B.S. Wyatt : It focuses on the former Treasurer’s response, more to the point. Mr C.J. BARNETT : This is as good as it is going to get for the member for Victoria Park. I do not know how many annual reports are presented. There are probably 100 or more. Coincidentally, out of the 100 or so annual reports, this report, this important piece of work, focuses on the Country Housing Authority, the Department of Housing, the Housing Authority, the Department for Commerce, the Real Estate Agents and Business Agents Supervisory Board; the Settlement Agents Supervisory Board, the Small Business Development Corporation, the State Supply Commission, WorkCover Western Australia and the Western Australian Technology and Industry Advisory Council’s annual activity report. Of the hundreds of reports, it focused only on those that were late that came from the former Treasurer’s portfolios. Mr B.S. Wyatt : He didn’t tell the truth. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I think the member is missing something. Out of all the annual reports, were the reports of the bodies I read out the only ones that were late? No. How late were they? They were generally a couple of days late. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie to the committee? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Wonder boy over there has asked a question. The SPEAKER : I note that the member for Victoria Park seems to be straining to hear the answer to the question. I would suggest that members on both sides give the member for Victoria Park an opportunity to hear the answer that the Premier is providing. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Out of over 100 annual reports, miraculously, this committee focused only on late reports that happen to be in the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former ministerial capacity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie, did they? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, this is a very important question that wonder boy has raised and we need to deal with it. Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker — Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) I think the member for Victoria Park is terrified. The only thing that would make me hesitate to appoint the member for Vasse is the sight of the member for Victoria Park being cut to pieces on a daily basis. It would turn us off our lunch. Far be it from me to comment on the work of the upper house, but the question has been asked. The thirty-first report of the Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations is a report on the 2008–09 agency annual reports. Many annual reports come in. This particular assessment of reports focuses on a few. Mr B.S. Wyatt : It focuses on the former Treasurer’s response, more to the point. Mr C.J. BARNETT : This is as good as it is going to get for the member for Victoria Park. I do not know how many annual reports are presented. There are probably 100 or more. Coincidentally, out of the 100 or so annual reports, this report, this important piece of work, focuses on the Country Housing Authority, the Department of Housing, the Housing Authority, the Department for Commerce, the Real Estate Agents and Business Agents Supervisory Board; the Settlement Agents Supervisory Board, the Small Business Development Corporation, the State Supply Commission, WorkCover Western Australia and the Western Australian Technology and Industry Advisory Council’s annual activity report. Of the hundreds of reports, it focused only on those that were late that came from the former Treasurer’s portfolios. Mr B.S. Wyatt : He didn’t tell the truth. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I think the member is missing something. Out of all the annual reports, were the reports of the bodies I read out the only ones that were late? No. How late were they? They were generally a couple of days late. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie to the committee? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Wonder boy over there has asked a question. The SPEAKER : I note that the member for Victoria Park seems to be straining to hear the answer to the question. I would suggest that members on both sides give the member for Victoria Park an opportunity to hear the answer that the Premier is providing. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Out of over 100 annual reports, miraculously, this committee focused only on late reports that happen to be in the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former ministerial capacity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie, did they? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, this is a very important question that wonder boy has raised and we need to deal with it. Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker — Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
(1)–(3) I think the member for Victoria Park is terrified. The only thing that would make me hesitate to appoint the member for Vasse is the sight of the member for Victoria Park being cut to pieces on a daily basis. It would turn us off our lunch. Far be it from me to comment on the work of the upper house, but the question has been asked. The thirty-first report of the Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations is a report on the 2008–09 agency annual reports. Many annual reports come in. This particular assessment of reports focuses on a few. Mr B.S. Wyatt : It focuses on the former Treasurer’s response, more to the point. Mr C.J. BARNETT : This is as good as it is going to get for the member for Victoria Park. I do not know how many annual reports are presented. There are probably 100 or more. Coincidentally, out of the 100 or so annual reports, this report, this important piece of work, focuses on the Country Housing Authority, the Department of Housing, the Housing Authority, the Department for Commerce, the Real Estate Agents and Business Agents Supervisory Board; the Settlement Agents Supervisory Board, the Small Business Development Corporation, the State Supply Commission, WorkCover Western Australia and the Western Australian Technology and Industry Advisory Council’s annual activity report. Of the hundreds of reports, it focused only on those that were late that came from the former Treasurer’s portfolios. Mr B.S. Wyatt : He didn’t tell the truth. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I think the member is missing something. Out of all the annual reports, were the reports of the bodies I read out the only ones that were late? No. How late were they? They were generally a couple of days late. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie to the committee? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Wonder boy over there has asked a question. The SPEAKER : I note that the member for Victoria Park seems to be straining to hear the answer to the question. I would suggest that members on both sides give the member for Victoria Park an opportunity to hear the answer that the Premier is providing. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Out of over 100 annual reports, miraculously, this committee focused only on late reports that happen to be in the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former ministerial capacity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie, did they? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, this is a very important question that wonder boy has raised and we need to deal with it. Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker — Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : This is as good as it is going to get for the member for Victoria Park. I do not know how many annual reports are presented. There are probably 100 or more. Coincidentally, out of the 100 or so annual reports, this report, this important piece of work, focuses on the Country Housing Authority, the Department of Housing, the Housing Authority, the Department for Commerce, the Real Estate Agents and Business Agents Supervisory Board; the Settlement Agents Supervisory Board, the Small Business Development Corporation, the State Supply Commission, WorkCover Western Australia and the Western Australian Technology and Industry Advisory Council’s annual activity report. Of the hundreds of reports, it focused only on those that were late that came from the former Treasurer’s portfolios. Mr B.S. Wyatt : He didn’t tell the truth. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I think the member is missing something. Out of all the annual reports, were the reports of the bodies I read out the only ones that were late? No. How late were they? They were generally a couple of days late. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie to the committee? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Wonder boy over there has asked a question. The SPEAKER : I note that the member for Victoria Park seems to be straining to hear the answer to the question. I would suggest that members on both sides give the member for Victoria Park an opportunity to hear the answer that the Premier is providing. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Out of over 100 annual reports, miraculously, this committee focused only on late reports that happen to be in the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former ministerial capacity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie, did they? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, this is a very important question that wonder boy has raised and we need to deal with it. Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker — Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
I do not know how many annual reports are presented. There are probably 100 or more. Coincidentally, out of the 100 or so annual reports, this report, this important piece of work, focuses on the Country Housing Authority, the Department of Housing, the Housing Authority, the Department for Commerce, the Real Estate Agents and Business Agents Supervisory Board; the Settlement Agents Supervisory Board, the Small Business Development Corporation, the State Supply Commission, WorkCover Western Australia and the Western Australian Technology and Industry Advisory Council’s annual activity report. Of the hundreds of reports, it focused only on those that were late that came from the former Treasurer’s portfolios. Mr B.S. Wyatt : He didn’t tell the truth. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I think the member is missing something. Out of all the annual reports, were the reports of the bodies I read out the only ones that were late? No. How late were they? They were generally a couple of days late. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie to the committee? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Wonder boy over there has asked a question. The SPEAKER : I note that the member for Victoria Park seems to be straining to hear the answer to the question. I would suggest that members on both sides give the member for Victoria Park an opportunity to hear the answer that the Premier is providing. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Out of over 100 annual reports, miraculously, this committee focused only on late reports that happen to be in the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former ministerial capacity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie, did they? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, this is a very important question that wonder boy has raised and we need to deal with it. Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker — Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr B.S. Wyatt : He didn’t tell the truth. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I think the member is missing something. Out of all the annual reports, were the reports of the bodies I read out the only ones that were late? No. How late were they? They were generally a couple of days late. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie to the committee? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Wonder boy over there has asked a question. The SPEAKER : I note that the member for Victoria Park seems to be straining to hear the answer to the question. I would suggest that members on both sides give the member for Victoria Park an opportunity to hear the answer that the Premier is providing. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Out of over 100 annual reports, miraculously, this committee focused only on late reports that happen to be in the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former ministerial capacity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie, did they? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, this is a very important question that wonder boy has raised and we need to deal with it. Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker — Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : I think the member is missing something. Out of all the annual reports, were the reports of the bodies I read out the only ones that were late? No. How late were they? They were generally a couple of days late. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie to the committee? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Wonder boy over there has asked a question. The SPEAKER : I note that the member for Victoria Park seems to be straining to hear the answer to the question. I would suggest that members on both sides give the member for Victoria Park an opportunity to hear the answer that the Premier is providing. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Out of over 100 annual reports, miraculously, this committee focused only on late reports that happen to be in the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former ministerial capacity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie, did they? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, this is a very important question that wonder boy has raised and we need to deal with it. Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker — Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie to the committee? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Wonder boy over there has asked a question. The SPEAKER : I note that the member for Victoria Park seems to be straining to hear the answer to the question. I would suggest that members on both sides give the member for Victoria Park an opportunity to hear the answer that the Premier is providing. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Out of over 100 annual reports, miraculously, this committee focused only on late reports that happen to be in the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former ministerial capacity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie, did they? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, this is a very important question that wonder boy has raised and we need to deal with it. Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker — Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : Wonder boy over there has asked a question. The SPEAKER : I note that the member for Victoria Park seems to be straining to hear the answer to the question. I would suggest that members on both sides give the member for Victoria Park an opportunity to hear the answer that the Premier is providing. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Out of over 100 annual reports, miraculously, this committee focused only on late reports that happen to be in the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former ministerial capacity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie, did they? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, this is a very important question that wonder boy has raised and we need to deal with it. Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker — Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
The SPEAKER : I note that the member for Victoria Park seems to be straining to hear the answer to the question. I would suggest that members on both sides give the member for Victoria Park an opportunity to hear the answer that the Premier is providing. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Out of over 100 annual reports, miraculously, this committee focused only on late reports that happen to be in the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former ministerial capacity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie, did they? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, this is a very important question that wonder boy has raised and we need to deal with it. Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker — Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : Out of over 100 annual reports, miraculously, this committee focused only on late reports that happen to be in the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former ministerial capacity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie, did they? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, this is a very important question that wonder boy has raised and we need to deal with it. Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker — Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie, did they? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, this is a very important question that wonder boy has raised and we need to deal with it. Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker — Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, this is a very important question that wonder boy has raised and we need to deal with it. Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker — Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
(1) Will the Premier ensure that all necessary votes are taken before Parliament rises for the year to enable the member for Vasse to answer the latest allegations about his truthfulness before the Legislative Council’s Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations? (2) Do the findings of this report not make it more difficult for the Premier to reinstate the member for Vasse to his cabinet? (3) Will the Premier personally take responsibility for any future failure by the member for Vasse to tell the truth if he reappoints him to cabinet? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) I think the member for Victoria Park is terrified. The only thing that would make me hesitate to appoint the member for Vasse is the sight of the member for Victoria Park being cut to pieces on a daily basis. It would turn us off our lunch. Far be it from me to comment on the work of the upper house, but the question has been asked. The thirty-first report of the Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations is a report on the 2008–09 agency annual reports. Many annual reports come in. This particular assessment of reports focuses on a few. Mr B.S. Wyatt : It focuses on the former Treasurer’s response, more to the point. Mr C.J. BARNETT : This is as good as it is going to get for the member for Victoria Park. I do not know how many annual reports are presented. There are probably 100 or more. Coincidentally, out of the 100 or so annual reports, this report, this important piece of work, focuses on the Country Housing Authority, the Department of Housing, the Housing Authority, the Department for Commerce, the Real Estate Agents and Business Agents Supervisory Board; the Settlement Agents Supervisory Board, the Small Business Development Corporation, the State Supply Commission, WorkCover Western Australia and the Western Australian Technology and Industry Advisory Council’s annual activity report. Of the hundreds of reports, it focused only on those that were late that came from the former Treasurer’s portfolios. Mr B.S. Wyatt : He didn’t tell the truth. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I think the member is missing something. Out of all the annual reports, were the reports of the bodies I read out the only ones that were late? No. How late were they? They were generally a couple of days late. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie to the committee? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Wonder boy over there has asked a question. The SPEAKER : I note that the member for Victoria Park seems to be straining to hear the answer to the question. I would suggest that members on both sides give the member for Victoria Park an opportunity to hear the answer that the Premier is providing. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Out of over 100 annual reports, miraculously, this committee focused only on late reports that happen to be in the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former ministerial capacity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie, did they? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, this is a very important question that wonder boy has raised and we need to deal with it. Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker — Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
(2) Do the findings of this report not make it more difficult for the Premier to reinstate the member for Vasse to his cabinet? (3) Will the Premier personally take responsibility for any future failure by the member for Vasse to tell the truth if he reappoints him to cabinet? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) I think the member for Victoria Park is terrified. The only thing that would make me hesitate to appoint the member for Vasse is the sight of the member for Victoria Park being cut to pieces on a daily basis. It would turn us off our lunch. Far be it from me to comment on the work of the upper house, but the question has been asked. The thirty-first report of the Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations is a report on the 2008–09 agency annual reports. Many annual reports come in. This particular assessment of reports focuses on a few. Mr B.S. Wyatt : It focuses on the former Treasurer’s response, more to the point. Mr C.J. BARNETT : This is as good as it is going to get for the member for Victoria Park. I do not know how many annual reports are presented. There are probably 100 or more. Coincidentally, out of the 100 or so annual reports, this report, this important piece of work, focuses on the Country Housing Authority, the Department of Housing, the Housing Authority, the Department for Commerce, the Real Estate Agents and Business Agents Supervisory Board; the Settlement Agents Supervisory Board, the Small Business Development Corporation, the State Supply Commission, WorkCover Western Australia and the Western Australian Technology and Industry Advisory Council’s annual activity report. Of the hundreds of reports, it focused only on those that were late that came from the former Treasurer’s portfolios. Mr B.S. Wyatt : He didn’t tell the truth. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I think the member is missing something. Out of all the annual reports, were the reports of the bodies I read out the only ones that were late? No. How late were they? They were generally a couple of days late. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie to the committee? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Wonder boy over there has asked a question. The SPEAKER : I note that the member for Victoria Park seems to be straining to hear the answer to the question. I would suggest that members on both sides give the member for Victoria Park an opportunity to hear the answer that the Premier is providing. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Out of over 100 annual reports, miraculously, this committee focused only on late reports that happen to be in the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former ministerial capacity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie, did they? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, this is a very important question that wonder boy has raised and we need to deal with it. Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker — Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
(3) Will the Premier personally take responsibility for any future failure by the member for Vasse to tell the truth if he reappoints him to cabinet? Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) I think the member for Victoria Park is terrified. The only thing that would make me hesitate to appoint the member for Vasse is the sight of the member for Victoria Park being cut to pieces on a daily basis. It would turn us off our lunch. Far be it from me to comment on the work of the upper house, but the question has been asked. The thirty-first report of the Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations is a report on the 2008–09 agency annual reports. Many annual reports come in. This particular assessment of reports focuses on a few. Mr B.S. Wyatt : It focuses on the former Treasurer’s response, more to the point. Mr C.J. BARNETT : This is as good as it is going to get for the member for Victoria Park. I do not know how many annual reports are presented. There are probably 100 or more. Coincidentally, out of the 100 or so annual reports, this report, this important piece of work, focuses on the Country Housing Authority, the Department of Housing, the Housing Authority, the Department for Commerce, the Real Estate Agents and Business Agents Supervisory Board; the Settlement Agents Supervisory Board, the Small Business Development Corporation, the State Supply Commission, WorkCover Western Australia and the Western Australian Technology and Industry Advisory Council’s annual activity report. Of the hundreds of reports, it focused only on those that were late that came from the former Treasurer’s portfolios. Mr B.S. Wyatt : He didn’t tell the truth. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I think the member is missing something. Out of all the annual reports, were the reports of the bodies I read out the only ones that were late? No. How late were they? They were generally a couple of days late. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie to the committee? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Wonder boy over there has asked a question. The SPEAKER : I note that the member for Victoria Park seems to be straining to hear the answer to the question. I would suggest that members on both sides give the member for Victoria Park an opportunity to hear the answer that the Premier is providing. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Out of over 100 annual reports, miraculously, this committee focused only on late reports that happen to be in the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former ministerial capacity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie, did they? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, this is a very important question that wonder boy has raised and we need to deal with it. Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker — Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: (1)–(3) I think the member for Victoria Park is terrified. The only thing that would make me hesitate to appoint the member for Vasse is the sight of the member for Victoria Park being cut to pieces on a daily basis. It would turn us off our lunch. Far be it from me to comment on the work of the upper house, but the question has been asked. The thirty-first report of the Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations is a report on the 2008–09 agency annual reports. Many annual reports come in. This particular assessment of reports focuses on a few. Mr B.S. Wyatt : It focuses on the former Treasurer’s response, more to the point. Mr C.J. BARNETT : This is as good as it is going to get for the member for Victoria Park. I do not know how many annual reports are presented. There are probably 100 or more. Coincidentally, out of the 100 or so annual reports, this report, this important piece of work, focuses on the Country Housing Authority, the Department of Housing, the Housing Authority, the Department for Commerce, the Real Estate Agents and Business Agents Supervisory Board; the Settlement Agents Supervisory Board, the Small Business Development Corporation, the State Supply Commission, WorkCover Western Australia and the Western Australian Technology and Industry Advisory Council’s annual activity report. Of the hundreds of reports, it focused only on those that were late that came from the former Treasurer’s portfolios. Mr B.S. Wyatt : He didn’t tell the truth. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I think the member is missing something. Out of all the annual reports, were the reports of the bodies I read out the only ones that were late? No. How late were they? They were generally a couple of days late. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie to the committee? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Wonder boy over there has asked a question. The SPEAKER : I note that the member for Victoria Park seems to be straining to hear the answer to the question. I would suggest that members on both sides give the member for Victoria Park an opportunity to hear the answer that the Premier is providing. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Out of over 100 annual reports, miraculously, this committee focused only on late reports that happen to be in the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former ministerial capacity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie, did they? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, this is a very important question that wonder boy has raised and we need to deal with it. Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker — Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
(1)–(3) I think the member for Victoria Park is terrified. The only thing that would make me hesitate to appoint the member for Vasse is the sight of the member for Victoria Park being cut to pieces on a daily basis. It would turn us off our lunch. Far be it from me to comment on the work of the upper house, but the question has been asked. The thirty-first report of the Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations is a report on the 2008–09 agency annual reports. Many annual reports come in. This particular assessment of reports focuses on a few. Mr B.S. Wyatt : It focuses on the former Treasurer’s response, more to the point. Mr C.J. BARNETT : This is as good as it is going to get for the member for Victoria Park. I do not know how many annual reports are presented. There are probably 100 or more. Coincidentally, out of the 100 or so annual reports, this report, this important piece of work, focuses on the Country Housing Authority, the Department of Housing, the Housing Authority, the Department for Commerce, the Real Estate Agents and Business Agents Supervisory Board; the Settlement Agents Supervisory Board, the Small Business Development Corporation, the State Supply Commission, WorkCover Western Australia and the Western Australian Technology and Industry Advisory Council’s annual activity report. Of the hundreds of reports, it focused only on those that were late that came from the former Treasurer’s portfolios. Mr B.S. Wyatt : He didn’t tell the truth. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I think the member is missing something. Out of all the annual reports, were the reports of the bodies I read out the only ones that were late? No. How late were they? They were generally a couple of days late. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie to the committee? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Wonder boy over there has asked a question. The SPEAKER : I note that the member for Victoria Park seems to be straining to hear the answer to the question. I would suggest that members on both sides give the member for Victoria Park an opportunity to hear the answer that the Premier is providing. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Out of over 100 annual reports, miraculously, this committee focused only on late reports that happen to be in the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former ministerial capacity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie, did they? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, this is a very important question that wonder boy has raised and we need to deal with it. Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker — Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : This is as good as it is going to get for the member for Victoria Park. I do not know how many annual reports are presented. There are probably 100 or more. Coincidentally, out of the 100 or so annual reports, this report, this important piece of work, focuses on the Country Housing Authority, the Department of Housing, the Housing Authority, the Department for Commerce, the Real Estate Agents and Business Agents Supervisory Board; the Settlement Agents Supervisory Board, the Small Business Development Corporation, the State Supply Commission, WorkCover Western Australia and the Western Australian Technology and Industry Advisory Council’s annual activity report. Of the hundreds of reports, it focused only on those that were late that came from the former Treasurer’s portfolios. Mr B.S. Wyatt : He didn’t tell the truth. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I think the member is missing something. Out of all the annual reports, were the reports of the bodies I read out the only ones that were late? No. How late were they? They were generally a couple of days late. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie to the committee? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Wonder boy over there has asked a question. The SPEAKER : I note that the member for Victoria Park seems to be straining to hear the answer to the question. I would suggest that members on both sides give the member for Victoria Park an opportunity to hear the answer that the Premier is providing. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Out of over 100 annual reports, miraculously, this committee focused only on late reports that happen to be in the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former ministerial capacity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie, did they? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, this is a very important question that wonder boy has raised and we need to deal with it. Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker — Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
I do not know how many annual reports are presented. There are probably 100 or more. Coincidentally, out of the 100 or so annual reports, this report, this important piece of work, focuses on the Country Housing Authority, the Department of Housing, the Housing Authority, the Department for Commerce, the Real Estate Agents and Business Agents Supervisory Board; the Settlement Agents Supervisory Board, the Small Business Development Corporation, the State Supply Commission, WorkCover Western Australia and the Western Australian Technology and Industry Advisory Council’s annual activity report. Of the hundreds of reports, it focused only on those that were late that came from the former Treasurer’s portfolios. Mr B.S. Wyatt : He didn’t tell the truth. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I think the member is missing something. Out of all the annual reports, were the reports of the bodies I read out the only ones that were late? No. How late were they? They were generally a couple of days late. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie to the committee? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Wonder boy over there has asked a question. The SPEAKER : I note that the member for Victoria Park seems to be straining to hear the answer to the question. I would suggest that members on both sides give the member for Victoria Park an opportunity to hear the answer that the Premier is providing. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Out of over 100 annual reports, miraculously, this committee focused only on late reports that happen to be in the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former ministerial capacity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie, did they? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, this is a very important question that wonder boy has raised and we need to deal with it. Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker — Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr B.S. Wyatt : He didn’t tell the truth. Mr C.J. BARNETT : I think the member is missing something. Out of all the annual reports, were the reports of the bodies I read out the only ones that were late? No. How late were they? They were generally a couple of days late. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie to the committee? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Wonder boy over there has asked a question. The SPEAKER : I note that the member for Victoria Park seems to be straining to hear the answer to the question. I would suggest that members on both sides give the member for Victoria Park an opportunity to hear the answer that the Premier is providing. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Out of over 100 annual reports, miraculously, this committee focused only on late reports that happen to be in the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former ministerial capacity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie, did they? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, this is a very important question that wonder boy has raised and we need to deal with it. Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker — Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : I think the member is missing something. Out of all the annual reports, were the reports of the bodies I read out the only ones that were late? No. How late were they? They were generally a couple of days late. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie to the committee? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Wonder boy over there has asked a question. The SPEAKER : I note that the member for Victoria Park seems to be straining to hear the answer to the question. I would suggest that members on both sides give the member for Victoria Park an opportunity to hear the answer that the Premier is providing. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Out of over 100 annual reports, miraculously, this committee focused only on late reports that happen to be in the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former ministerial capacity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie, did they? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, this is a very important question that wonder boy has raised and we need to deal with it. Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker — Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie to the committee? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Wonder boy over there has asked a question. The SPEAKER : I note that the member for Victoria Park seems to be straining to hear the answer to the question. I would suggest that members on both sides give the member for Victoria Park an opportunity to hear the answer that the Premier is providing. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Out of over 100 annual reports, miraculously, this committee focused only on late reports that happen to be in the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former ministerial capacity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie, did they? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, this is a very important question that wonder boy has raised and we need to deal with it. Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker — Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : Wonder boy over there has asked a question. The SPEAKER : I note that the member for Victoria Park seems to be straining to hear the answer to the question. I would suggest that members on both sides give the member for Victoria Park an opportunity to hear the answer that the Premier is providing. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Out of over 100 annual reports, miraculously, this committee focused only on late reports that happen to be in the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former ministerial capacity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie, did they? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, this is a very important question that wonder boy has raised and we need to deal with it. Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker — Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
The SPEAKER : I note that the member for Victoria Park seems to be straining to hear the answer to the question. I would suggest that members on both sides give the member for Victoria Park an opportunity to hear the answer that the Premier is providing. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Out of over 100 annual reports, miraculously, this committee focused only on late reports that happen to be in the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former ministerial capacity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie, did they? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, this is a very important question that wonder boy has raised and we need to deal with it. Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker — Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : Out of over 100 annual reports, miraculously, this committee focused only on late reports that happen to be in the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former ministerial capacity. Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie, did they? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, this is a very important question that wonder boy has raised and we need to deal with it. Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker — Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Did other ministers lie, did they? Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, this is a very important question that wonder boy has raised and we need to deal with it. Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker — Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : Mr Speaker, this is a very important question that wonder boy has raised and we need to deal with it. Point of Order Mr M. McGOWAN : Mr Speaker — Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr C.C. Porter interjected. The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
The SPEAKER : Attorney General, I formally call you to order for the first time. I believe that the member for Rockingham is on his feet about to make a point of order. Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr M. McGOWAN : Although the member for Cottesloe used to refer to me as that 13 years ago, I still — Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr T.K. Waldron : What happened? Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr M. McGOWAN : — kept all my hair, and my height! Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Members should be referred to by their electorate or by their title. Mr Speaker, I ask that you insist that the Premier abide by that rule. The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
The SPEAKER : Premier, I insist that you refer to members in this place by their seat. Questions without Notice Resumed Mr C.J. BARNETT : I shall. Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr R.H. Cook : And we insist that you cheer up. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member thinks this is very humorous. The only reports that the committee focused on were — Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr R.H. Cook : A cranky end to a cranky week. Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is stunning! Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr R.H. Cook interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
The SPEAKER : Member for Kwinana, I formally call you for the first time today. Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : Of all the annual reports presented, this committee report focused only on reports that fell under the portfolios of the member for Vasse in his former capacity. I do not have the exact details but my understanding is that most of these reports that this committee worked hard on were only two or three days late. There are other reports, such as the report on gender reassignment. I would have thought that would have been important. Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Who chairs the committee that produced this report? This committee is chaired by Hon Giz Watson. Hon Giz Watson signed this report on 18 November 2010. I understand that Hon Giz Watson is unwell and she is on leave from Parliament, but she came in to sign this report such is her dedication to duty and her dedication to these reports that are two or three days late. I commend her for her work ethic, to come off her sick bed and sign this report. That is dedication. What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
What might have motivated Hon Giz Watson to focus on the member for Vasse and reports that were two or three days late? Do members have any ideas at all? Why did Hon Giz Watson drag herself out of her sick bed and come back to Parliament to sign this earth-shattering report? This report will destroy the career of the member for Vasse. This is earth-shattering stuff. Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr P.T. Miles : What a joke! Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
Mr C.J. BARNETT : The member is right; what a joke. This report is an absolute joke.
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