❓ Mr. Barnett questions Premier Gallop about alleged vote rigging within the Labor Party and demands an independent investigation. Premier Gallop acknowledges the allegations and states the party will investigate internally.
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I refer the Premier to allegations of vote rigging within the Labor Party, and to comments made by the Minister for Police in The West Australian today that the internal investigation into this matter has been compromised. (1) Does the Premier concede that by attempting to sweep this matter under the carpet, as he has done, he risks undermining public confidence in the legitimacy of our democratic system? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. BARNETT: Continuing - (2) Will the Premier show leadership on this issue and move to immediately establish a completely open and independent investigation into the vote rigging scandal, as the Premier of Queensland did when confronted with similarly potentially fraudulent behaviour within the Labor Party in Queensland? Dr G.I. GALLOP
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(1)-(2) I could say that people in glasshouses should not throw stones, but I will resist that temptation. There is no doubt that from time to time political parties are subject to intensive scrutiny, and, indeed, allegations are made about the way that elements of political parties are operating. I have made it clear that Australian Labor Party members should abide by its rules, and that anyone who has a vote in a Labor Party election should have that vote legitimately. Some allegations have been made. We will ensure as a party that the facts in relation to those allegations are properly found, and that any consequences that flow from those facts will be followed up by the Labor Party.
(1) Does the Premier concede that by attempting to sweep this matter under the carpet, as he has done, he risks undermining public confidence in the legitimacy of our democratic system? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. BARNETT: Continuing - (2) Will the Premier show leadership on this issue and move to immediately establish a completely open and independent investigation into the vote rigging scandal, as the Premier of Queensland did when confronted with similarly potentially fraudulent behaviour within the Labor Party in Queensland? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I could say that people in glasshouses should not throw stones, but I will resist that temptation. There is no doubt that from time to time political parties are subject to intensive scrutiny, and, indeed, allegations are made about the way that elements of political parties are operating. I have made it clear that Australian Labor Party members should abide by its rules, and that anyone who has a vote in a Labor Party election should have that vote legitimately. Some allegations have been made. We will ensure as a party that the facts in relation to those allegations are properly found, and that any consequences that flow from those facts will be followed up by the Labor Party.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. BARNETT: Continuing - (2) Will the Premier show leadership on this issue and move to immediately establish a completely open and independent investigation into the vote rigging scandal, as the Premier of Queensland did when confronted with similarly potentially fraudulent behaviour within the Labor Party in Queensland? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I could say that people in glasshouses should not throw stones, but I will resist that temptation. There is no doubt that from time to time political parties are subject to intensive scrutiny, and, indeed, allegations are made about the way that elements of political parties are operating. I have made it clear that Australian Labor Party members should abide by its rules, and that anyone who has a vote in a Labor Party election should have that vote legitimately. Some allegations have been made. We will ensure as a party that the facts in relation to those allegations are properly found, and that any consequences that flow from those facts will be followed up by the Labor Party.
The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. BARNETT: Continuing - (2) Will the Premier show leadership on this issue and move to immediately establish a completely open and independent investigation into the vote rigging scandal, as the Premier of Queensland did when confronted with similarly potentially fraudulent behaviour within the Labor Party in Queensland? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I could say that people in glasshouses should not throw stones, but I will resist that temptation. There is no doubt that from time to time political parties are subject to intensive scrutiny, and, indeed, allegations are made about the way that elements of political parties are operating. I have made it clear that Australian Labor Party members should abide by its rules, and that anyone who has a vote in a Labor Party election should have that vote legitimately. Some allegations have been made. We will ensure as a party that the facts in relation to those allegations are properly found, and that any consequences that flow from those facts will be followed up by the Labor Party.
Mr C.J. BARNETT: Continuing - (2) Will the Premier show leadership on this issue and move to immediately establish a completely open and independent investigation into the vote rigging scandal, as the Premier of Queensland did when confronted with similarly potentially fraudulent behaviour within the Labor Party in Queensland? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I could say that people in glasshouses should not throw stones, but I will resist that temptation. There is no doubt that from time to time political parties are subject to intensive scrutiny, and, indeed, allegations are made about the way that elements of political parties are operating. I have made it clear that Australian Labor Party members should abide by its rules, and that anyone who has a vote in a Labor Party election should have that vote legitimately. Some allegations have been made. We will ensure as a party that the facts in relation to those allegations are properly found, and that any consequences that flow from those facts will be followed up by the Labor Party.
(2) Will the Premier show leadership on this issue and move to immediately establish a completely open and independent investigation into the vote rigging scandal, as the Premier of Queensland did when confronted with similarly potentially fraudulent behaviour within the Labor Party in Queensland? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I could say that people in glasshouses should not throw stones, but I will resist that temptation. There is no doubt that from time to time political parties are subject to intensive scrutiny, and, indeed, allegations are made about the way that elements of political parties are operating. I have made it clear that Australian Labor Party members should abide by its rules, and that anyone who has a vote in a Labor Party election should have that vote legitimately. Some allegations have been made. We will ensure as a party that the facts in relation to those allegations are properly found, and that any consequences that flow from those facts will be followed up by the Labor Party.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I could say that people in glasshouses should not throw stones, but I will resist that temptation. There is no doubt that from time to time political parties are subject to intensive scrutiny, and, indeed, allegations are made about the way that elements of political parties are operating. I have made it clear that Australian Labor Party members should abide by its rules, and that anyone who has a vote in a Labor Party election should have that vote legitimately. Some allegations have been made. We will ensure as a party that the facts in relation to those allegations are properly found, and that any consequences that flow from those facts will be followed up by the Labor Party.
(1)-(2) I could say that people in glasshouses should not throw stones, but I will resist that temptation. There is no doubt that from time to time political parties are subject to intensive scrutiny, and, indeed, allegations are made about the way that elements of political parties are operating. I have made it clear that Australian Labor Party members should abide by its rules, and that anyone who has a vote in a Labor Party election should have that vote legitimately. Some allegations have been made. We will ensure as a party that the facts in relation to those allegations are properly found, and that any consequences that flow from those facts will be followed up by the Labor Party.
(1) Does the Premier concede that by attempting to sweep this matter under the carpet, as he has done, he risks undermining public confidence in the legitimacy of our democratic system? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. BARNETT: Continuing - (2) Will the Premier show leadership on this issue and move to immediately establish a completely open and independent investigation into the vote rigging scandal, as the Premier of Queensland did when confronted with similarly potentially fraudulent behaviour within the Labor Party in Queensland? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I could say that people in glasshouses should not throw stones, but I will resist that temptation. There is no doubt that from time to time political parties are subject to intensive scrutiny, and, indeed, allegations are made about the way that elements of political parties are operating. I have made it clear that Australian Labor Party members should abide by its rules, and that anyone who has a vote in a Labor Party election should have that vote legitimately. Some allegations have been made. We will ensure as a party that the facts in relation to those allegations are properly found, and that any consequences that flow from those facts will be followed up by the Labor Party.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. BARNETT: Continuing - (2) Will the Premier show leadership on this issue and move to immediately establish a completely open and independent investigation into the vote rigging scandal, as the Premier of Queensland did when confronted with similarly potentially fraudulent behaviour within the Labor Party in Queensland? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I could say that people in glasshouses should not throw stones, but I will resist that temptation. There is no doubt that from time to time political parties are subject to intensive scrutiny, and, indeed, allegations are made about the way that elements of political parties are operating. I have made it clear that Australian Labor Party members should abide by its rules, and that anyone who has a vote in a Labor Party election should have that vote legitimately. Some allegations have been made. We will ensure as a party that the facts in relation to those allegations are properly found, and that any consequences that flow from those facts will be followed up by the Labor Party.
The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. BARNETT: Continuing - (2) Will the Premier show leadership on this issue and move to immediately establish a completely open and independent investigation into the vote rigging scandal, as the Premier of Queensland did when confronted with similarly potentially fraudulent behaviour within the Labor Party in Queensland? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I could say that people in glasshouses should not throw stones, but I will resist that temptation. There is no doubt that from time to time political parties are subject to intensive scrutiny, and, indeed, allegations are made about the way that elements of political parties are operating. I have made it clear that Australian Labor Party members should abide by its rules, and that anyone who has a vote in a Labor Party election should have that vote legitimately. Some allegations have been made. We will ensure as a party that the facts in relation to those allegations are properly found, and that any consequences that flow from those facts will be followed up by the Labor Party.
Mr C.J. BARNETT: Continuing - (2) Will the Premier show leadership on this issue and move to immediately establish a completely open and independent investigation into the vote rigging scandal, as the Premier of Queensland did when confronted with similarly potentially fraudulent behaviour within the Labor Party in Queensland? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I could say that people in glasshouses should not throw stones, but I will resist that temptation. There is no doubt that from time to time political parties are subject to intensive scrutiny, and, indeed, allegations are made about the way that elements of political parties are operating. I have made it clear that Australian Labor Party members should abide by its rules, and that anyone who has a vote in a Labor Party election should have that vote legitimately. Some allegations have been made. We will ensure as a party that the facts in relation to those allegations are properly found, and that any consequences that flow from those facts will be followed up by the Labor Party.
(2) Will the Premier show leadership on this issue and move to immediately establish a completely open and independent investigation into the vote rigging scandal, as the Premier of Queensland did when confronted with similarly potentially fraudulent behaviour within the Labor Party in Queensland? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I could say that people in glasshouses should not throw stones, but I will resist that temptation. There is no doubt that from time to time political parties are subject to intensive scrutiny, and, indeed, allegations are made about the way that elements of political parties are operating. I have made it clear that Australian Labor Party members should abide by its rules, and that anyone who has a vote in a Labor Party election should have that vote legitimately. Some allegations have been made. We will ensure as a party that the facts in relation to those allegations are properly found, and that any consequences that flow from those facts will be followed up by the Labor Party.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I could say that people in glasshouses should not throw stones, but I will resist that temptation. There is no doubt that from time to time political parties are subject to intensive scrutiny, and, indeed, allegations are made about the way that elements of political parties are operating. I have made it clear that Australian Labor Party members should abide by its rules, and that anyone who has a vote in a Labor Party election should have that vote legitimately. Some allegations have been made. We will ensure as a party that the facts in relation to those allegations are properly found, and that any consequences that flow from those facts will be followed up by the Labor Party.
(1)-(2) I could say that people in glasshouses should not throw stones, but I will resist that temptation. There is no doubt that from time to time political parties are subject to intensive scrutiny, and, indeed, allegations are made about the way that elements of political parties are operating. I have made it clear that Australian Labor Party members should abide by its rules, and that anyone who has a vote in a Labor Party election should have that vote legitimately. Some allegations have been made. We will ensure as a party that the facts in relation to those allegations are properly found, and that any consequences that flow from those facts will be followed up by the Labor Party.
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