❓ Hon Michael Mischin questions the Leader of the House regarding discussions with the Premier about the election of the new President of the Legislative Council and related legal proceedings. The Leader of the House provides a non-committal answer, citing caucus procedures and privacy.
AnsweredQoN 81Legislative Council
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PRESIDENT OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
81. Hon MICHAEL MISCHIN to the Leader of the House:
I refer to the answer to my
question without notice 43 of 5 May 2021 regarding discussions with the Premier
about the change of President of the house on 22 May.
(1) Has the
Leader of the House had any discussions with the Premier regarding the
appointment on 22 May of the new President of the Legislative Council—yes
or no?
(2) Was the
termination of legal proceedings being taken by and against the Legislative
Council discussed; and, if yes, what was the substance and outcome of those
discussions?
(3) Was the
prospective new President a part of those discussions or informed of them; and,
if yes, what action was agreed to be taken?
81. Hon MICHAEL MISCHIN to the Leader of the House:
I refer to the answer to my
question without notice 43 of 5 May 2021 regarding discussions with the Premier
about the change of President of the house on 22 May.
(1) Has the
Leader of the House had any discussions with the Premier regarding the
appointment on 22 May of the new President of the Legislative Council—yes
or no?
(2) Was the
termination of legal proceedings being taken by and against the Legislative
Council discussed; and, if yes, what was the substance and outcome of those
discussions?
(3) Was the
prospective new President a part of those discussions or informed of them; and,
if yes, what action was agreed to be taken?
AnswerView source ↗
I am not sure this fits within
standing orders, but in any event I will provide an answer.
(1)–(3) The Premier does not appoint Labor nominees for
parliamentary positions. The process of electing Labor Party parliamentary positions is done through the state
Parliamentary Labor Party caucus. Nominations are called for and, if necessary, a ballot is held. Every member of the
state Parliamentary Labor Party caucus is entitled to discuss the
positions to be filled with other members of caucus. I had numerous discussions
with many members about filling those positions, and those discussions are
private.
standing orders, but in any event I will provide an answer.
(1)–(3) The Premier does not appoint Labor nominees for
parliamentary positions. The process of electing Labor Party parliamentary positions is done through the state
Parliamentary Labor Party caucus. Nominations are called for and, if necessary, a ballot is held. Every member of the
state Parliamentary Labor Party caucus is entitled to discuss the
positions to be filled with other members of caucus. I had numerous discussions
with many members about filling those positions, and those discussions are
private.
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