❓ Opposition MP Ripper questions the Premier's lack of transparency regarding government agency involvement in a case, likely related to the death of Mrs. Ida Mazza, accusing the government of avoiding accountability. The Premier, Mr. Barnett, deflects by accusing the opposition of opportunism.
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MRS IDA MAZZA — GOVERNMENT AGENCY SUPPORT
Given that the Premier and other ministers in his government made comments calling upon residents to take more interest in the welfare of their neighbours, why can the Minister for Mental Health not provide a simple answer to a simple question about the involvement of government agencies? It is the opposition’s job to ask these questions; it is the Premier’s job to answer them and be accountable, as he promised before the election. Mr C.J. BARNETT
Given that the Premier and other ministers in his government made comments calling upon residents to take more interest in the welfare of their neighbours, why can the Minister for Mental Health not provide a simple answer to a simple question about the involvement of government agencies? It is the opposition’s job to ask these questions; it is the Premier’s job to answer them and be accountable, as he promised before the election. Mr C.J. BARNETT
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The opposition has a number of jobs. One of them is not to be opportunistic over a tragic death. This government will deal with this properly and sensitively.
Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: The opposition has a number of jobs. One of them is not to be opportunistic over a tragic death. This government will deal with this properly and sensitively.
The opposition has a number of jobs. One of them is not to be opportunistic over a tragic death. This government will deal with this properly and sensitively.
Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: The opposition has a number of jobs. One of them is not to be opportunistic over a tragic death. This government will deal with this properly and sensitively.
The opposition has a number of jobs. One of them is not to be opportunistic over a tragic death. This government will deal with this properly and sensitively.
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