❓ A heated exchange in WA Parliament where the Premier, Mr. Carpenter, deflects accusations from the Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Omodei, regarding alleged involvement of Brian Burke in securing his position. Carpenter denies the claims and points to the downfall of others associated with Burke.
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PREMIER - DISCUSSIONS WITH BRIAN BURKE
Is it not the case that the member for Willagee was a willing participant to a deal and that it was the support of Brian Burke through Norm Marlborough that secured him the position of Premier? Mr A.J. CARPENTER
Is it not the case that the member for Willagee was a willing participant to a deal and that it was the support of Brian Burke through Norm Marlborough that secured him the position of Premier? Mr A.J. CARPENTER
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It is hard to make a living as a comedy writer. It is a tough gig being a comedy writer. The Leader of the Opposition should practise more often, because he is close to being almost professionally comical. An opposition member: What a joke! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Exactly - a joke; a professional comic. What ridiculous nonsense. Let us not forget the scenario that has been played out. I warned Norm Marlborough about Brian Burke. Where is Norm today? He is gone. Where is Brian Burke? He is gone. Where are all the people - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Dawesville, Murray, Moore and Murdoch. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Even before Geoff Gallop resigned as Premier, I warned people to stay away from Brian Burke. I told them that whatever they do in politics, they should stay away from Brian Burke. Those who have not - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Murdoch and Murray. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The initial allegation was that I made the phone call. That little edifice has dropped away. As I understand it, the next allegation was about the member for Murchison-Eyre and the member for Rockingham. That allegation has now dropped away. Now the allegation is about Norm Marlborough. Mr P.D. Omodei : Did Norm ring you in London? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Why would I ask Norm Marlborough to get Brian Burke’s support when I had advised Norm to stay away from Brian Burke? He did not, and his career has been destroyed. What happened to Norm is sad. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition can take his best shot. I repeat the response I gave earlier by asking the Leader of the Opposition: is that all you got?
Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: It is hard to make a living as a comedy writer. It is a tough gig being a comedy writer. The Leader of the Opposition should practise more often, because he is close to being almost professionally comical. An opposition member: What a joke! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Exactly - a joke; a professional comic. What ridiculous nonsense. Let us not forget the scenario that has been played out. I warned Norm Marlborough about Brian Burke. Where is Norm today? He is gone. Where is Brian Burke? He is gone. Where are all the people - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Dawesville, Murray, Moore and Murdoch. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Even before Geoff Gallop resigned as Premier, I warned people to stay away from Brian Burke. I told them that whatever they do in politics, they should stay away from Brian Burke. Those who have not - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Murdoch and Murray. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The initial allegation was that I made the phone call. That little edifice has dropped away. As I understand it, the next allegation was about the member for Murchison-Eyre and the member for Rockingham. That allegation has now dropped away. Now the allegation is about Norm Marlborough. Mr P.D. Omodei : Did Norm ring you in London? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Why would I ask Norm Marlborough to get Brian Burke’s support when I had advised Norm to stay away from Brian Burke? He did not, and his career has been destroyed. What happened to Norm is sad. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition can take his best shot. I repeat the response I gave earlier by asking the Leader of the Opposition: is that all you got?
It is hard to make a living as a comedy writer. It is a tough gig being a comedy writer. The Leader of the Opposition should practise more often, because he is close to being almost professionally comical. An opposition member: What a joke! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Exactly - a joke; a professional comic. What ridiculous nonsense. Let us not forget the scenario that has been played out. I warned Norm Marlborough about Brian Burke. Where is Norm today? He is gone. Where is Brian Burke? He is gone. Where are all the people - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Dawesville, Murray, Moore and Murdoch. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Even before Geoff Gallop resigned as Premier, I warned people to stay away from Brian Burke. I told them that whatever they do in politics, they should stay away from Brian Burke. Those who have not - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Murdoch and Murray. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The initial allegation was that I made the phone call. That little edifice has dropped away. As I understand it, the next allegation was about the member for Murchison-Eyre and the member for Rockingham. That allegation has now dropped away. Now the allegation is about Norm Marlborough. Mr P.D. Omodei : Did Norm ring you in London? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Why would I ask Norm Marlborough to get Brian Burke’s support when I had advised Norm to stay away from Brian Burke? He did not, and his career has been destroyed. What happened to Norm is sad. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition can take his best shot. I repeat the response I gave earlier by asking the Leader of the Opposition: is that all you got?
An opposition member: What a joke! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Exactly - a joke; a professional comic. What ridiculous nonsense. Let us not forget the scenario that has been played out. I warned Norm Marlborough about Brian Burke. Where is Norm today? He is gone. Where is Brian Burke? He is gone. Where are all the people - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Dawesville, Murray, Moore and Murdoch. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Even before Geoff Gallop resigned as Premier, I warned people to stay away from Brian Burke. I told them that whatever they do in politics, they should stay away from Brian Burke. Those who have not - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Murdoch and Murray. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The initial allegation was that I made the phone call. That little edifice has dropped away. As I understand it, the next allegation was about the member for Murchison-Eyre and the member for Rockingham. That allegation has now dropped away. Now the allegation is about Norm Marlborough. Mr P.D. Omodei : Did Norm ring you in London? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Why would I ask Norm Marlborough to get Brian Burke’s support when I had advised Norm to stay away from Brian Burke? He did not, and his career has been destroyed. What happened to Norm is sad. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition can take his best shot. I repeat the response I gave earlier by asking the Leader of the Opposition: is that all you got?
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Exactly - a joke; a professional comic. What ridiculous nonsense. Let us not forget the scenario that has been played out. I warned Norm Marlborough about Brian Burke. Where is Norm today? He is gone. Where is Brian Burke? He is gone. Where are all the people - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Dawesville, Murray, Moore and Murdoch. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Even before Geoff Gallop resigned as Premier, I warned people to stay away from Brian Burke. I told them that whatever they do in politics, they should stay away from Brian Burke. Those who have not - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Murdoch and Murray. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The initial allegation was that I made the phone call. That little edifice has dropped away. As I understand it, the next allegation was about the member for Murchison-Eyre and the member for Rockingham. That allegation has now dropped away. Now the allegation is about Norm Marlborough. Mr P.D. Omodei : Did Norm ring you in London? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Why would I ask Norm Marlborough to get Brian Burke’s support when I had advised Norm to stay away from Brian Burke? He did not, and his career has been destroyed. What happened to Norm is sad. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition can take his best shot. I repeat the response I gave earlier by asking the Leader of the Opposition: is that all you got?
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Dawesville, Murray, Moore and Murdoch. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Even before Geoff Gallop resigned as Premier, I warned people to stay away from Brian Burke. I told them that whatever they do in politics, they should stay away from Brian Burke. Those who have not - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Murdoch and Murray. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The initial allegation was that I made the phone call. That little edifice has dropped away. As I understand it, the next allegation was about the member for Murchison-Eyre and the member for Rockingham. That allegation has now dropped away. Now the allegation is about Norm Marlborough. Mr P.D. Omodei : Did Norm ring you in London? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Why would I ask Norm Marlborough to get Brian Burke’s support when I had advised Norm to stay away from Brian Burke? He did not, and his career has been destroyed. What happened to Norm is sad. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition can take his best shot. I repeat the response I gave earlier by asking the Leader of the Opposition: is that all you got?
The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Dawesville, Murray, Moore and Murdoch. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Even before Geoff Gallop resigned as Premier, I warned people to stay away from Brian Burke. I told them that whatever they do in politics, they should stay away from Brian Burke. Those who have not - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Murdoch and Murray. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The initial allegation was that I made the phone call. That little edifice has dropped away. As I understand it, the next allegation was about the member for Murchison-Eyre and the member for Rockingham. That allegation has now dropped away. Now the allegation is about Norm Marlborough. Mr P.D. Omodei : Did Norm ring you in London? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Why would I ask Norm Marlborough to get Brian Burke’s support when I had advised Norm to stay away from Brian Burke? He did not, and his career has been destroyed. What happened to Norm is sad. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition can take his best shot. I repeat the response I gave earlier by asking the Leader of the Opposition: is that all you got?
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Even before Geoff Gallop resigned as Premier, I warned people to stay away from Brian Burke. I told them that whatever they do in politics, they should stay away from Brian Burke. Those who have not - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Murdoch and Murray. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The initial allegation was that I made the phone call. That little edifice has dropped away. As I understand it, the next allegation was about the member for Murchison-Eyre and the member for Rockingham. That allegation has now dropped away. Now the allegation is about Norm Marlborough. Mr P.D. Omodei : Did Norm ring you in London? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Why would I ask Norm Marlborough to get Brian Burke’s support when I had advised Norm to stay away from Brian Burke? He did not, and his career has been destroyed. What happened to Norm is sad. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition can take his best shot. I repeat the response I gave earlier by asking the Leader of the Opposition: is that all you got?
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Murdoch and Murray. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The initial allegation was that I made the phone call. That little edifice has dropped away. As I understand it, the next allegation was about the member for Murchison-Eyre and the member for Rockingham. That allegation has now dropped away. Now the allegation is about Norm Marlborough. Mr P.D. Omodei : Did Norm ring you in London? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Why would I ask Norm Marlborough to get Brian Burke’s support when I had advised Norm to stay away from Brian Burke? He did not, and his career has been destroyed. What happened to Norm is sad. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition can take his best shot. I repeat the response I gave earlier by asking the Leader of the Opposition: is that all you got?
The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Murdoch and Murray. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The initial allegation was that I made the phone call. That little edifice has dropped away. As I understand it, the next allegation was about the member for Murchison-Eyre and the member for Rockingham. That allegation has now dropped away. Now the allegation is about Norm Marlborough. Mr P.D. Omodei : Did Norm ring you in London? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Why would I ask Norm Marlborough to get Brian Burke’s support when I had advised Norm to stay away from Brian Burke? He did not, and his career has been destroyed. What happened to Norm is sad. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition can take his best shot. I repeat the response I gave earlier by asking the Leader of the Opposition: is that all you got?
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The initial allegation was that I made the phone call. That little edifice has dropped away. As I understand it, the next allegation was about the member for Murchison-Eyre and the member for Rockingham. That allegation has now dropped away. Now the allegation is about Norm Marlborough. Mr P.D. Omodei : Did Norm ring you in London? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Why would I ask Norm Marlborough to get Brian Burke’s support when I had advised Norm to stay away from Brian Burke? He did not, and his career has been destroyed. What happened to Norm is sad. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition can take his best shot. I repeat the response I gave earlier by asking the Leader of the Opposition: is that all you got?
Mr P.D. Omodei : Did Norm ring you in London? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Why would I ask Norm Marlborough to get Brian Burke’s support when I had advised Norm to stay away from Brian Burke? He did not, and his career has been destroyed. What happened to Norm is sad. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition can take his best shot. I repeat the response I gave earlier by asking the Leader of the Opposition: is that all you got?
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Why would I ask Norm Marlborough to get Brian Burke’s support when I had advised Norm to stay away from Brian Burke? He did not, and his career has been destroyed. What happened to Norm is sad. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition can take his best shot. I repeat the response I gave earlier by asking the Leader of the Opposition: is that all you got?
Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition can take his best shot. I repeat the response I gave earlier by asking the Leader of the Opposition: is that all you got?
The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition can take his best shot. I repeat the response I gave earlier by asking the Leader of the Opposition: is that all you got?
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition can take his best shot. I repeat the response I gave earlier by asking the Leader of the Opposition: is that all you got?
Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: It is hard to make a living as a comedy writer. It is a tough gig being a comedy writer. The Leader of the Opposition should practise more often, because he is close to being almost professionally comical. An opposition member: What a joke! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Exactly - a joke; a professional comic. What ridiculous nonsense. Let us not forget the scenario that has been played out. I warned Norm Marlborough about Brian Burke. Where is Norm today? He is gone. Where is Brian Burke? He is gone. Where are all the people - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Dawesville, Murray, Moore and Murdoch. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Even before Geoff Gallop resigned as Premier, I warned people to stay away from Brian Burke. I told them that whatever they do in politics, they should stay away from Brian Burke. Those who have not - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Murdoch and Murray. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The initial allegation was that I made the phone call. That little edifice has dropped away. As I understand it, the next allegation was about the member for Murchison-Eyre and the member for Rockingham. That allegation has now dropped away. Now the allegation is about Norm Marlborough. Mr P.D. Omodei : Did Norm ring you in London? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Why would I ask Norm Marlborough to get Brian Burke’s support when I had advised Norm to stay away from Brian Burke? He did not, and his career has been destroyed. What happened to Norm is sad. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition can take his best shot. I repeat the response I gave earlier by asking the Leader of the Opposition: is that all you got?
It is hard to make a living as a comedy writer. It is a tough gig being a comedy writer. The Leader of the Opposition should practise more often, because he is close to being almost professionally comical. An opposition member: What a joke! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Exactly - a joke; a professional comic. What ridiculous nonsense. Let us not forget the scenario that has been played out. I warned Norm Marlborough about Brian Burke. Where is Norm today? He is gone. Where is Brian Burke? He is gone. Where are all the people - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Dawesville, Murray, Moore and Murdoch. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Even before Geoff Gallop resigned as Premier, I warned people to stay away from Brian Burke. I told them that whatever they do in politics, they should stay away from Brian Burke. Those who have not - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Murdoch and Murray. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The initial allegation was that I made the phone call. That little edifice has dropped away. As I understand it, the next allegation was about the member for Murchison-Eyre and the member for Rockingham. That allegation has now dropped away. Now the allegation is about Norm Marlborough. Mr P.D. Omodei : Did Norm ring you in London? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Why would I ask Norm Marlborough to get Brian Burke’s support when I had advised Norm to stay away from Brian Burke? He did not, and his career has been destroyed. What happened to Norm is sad. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition can take his best shot. I repeat the response I gave earlier by asking the Leader of the Opposition: is that all you got?
An opposition member: What a joke! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Exactly - a joke; a professional comic. What ridiculous nonsense. Let us not forget the scenario that has been played out. I warned Norm Marlborough about Brian Burke. Where is Norm today? He is gone. Where is Brian Burke? He is gone. Where are all the people - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Dawesville, Murray, Moore and Murdoch. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Even before Geoff Gallop resigned as Premier, I warned people to stay away from Brian Burke. I told them that whatever they do in politics, they should stay away from Brian Burke. Those who have not - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Murdoch and Murray. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The initial allegation was that I made the phone call. That little edifice has dropped away. As I understand it, the next allegation was about the member for Murchison-Eyre and the member for Rockingham. That allegation has now dropped away. Now the allegation is about Norm Marlborough. Mr P.D. Omodei : Did Norm ring you in London? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Why would I ask Norm Marlborough to get Brian Burke’s support when I had advised Norm to stay away from Brian Burke? He did not, and his career has been destroyed. What happened to Norm is sad. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition can take his best shot. I repeat the response I gave earlier by asking the Leader of the Opposition: is that all you got?
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Exactly - a joke; a professional comic. What ridiculous nonsense. Let us not forget the scenario that has been played out. I warned Norm Marlborough about Brian Burke. Where is Norm today? He is gone. Where is Brian Burke? He is gone. Where are all the people - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Dawesville, Murray, Moore and Murdoch. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Even before Geoff Gallop resigned as Premier, I warned people to stay away from Brian Burke. I told them that whatever they do in politics, they should stay away from Brian Burke. Those who have not - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Murdoch and Murray. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The initial allegation was that I made the phone call. That little edifice has dropped away. As I understand it, the next allegation was about the member for Murchison-Eyre and the member for Rockingham. That allegation has now dropped away. Now the allegation is about Norm Marlborough. Mr P.D. Omodei : Did Norm ring you in London? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Why would I ask Norm Marlborough to get Brian Burke’s support when I had advised Norm to stay away from Brian Burke? He did not, and his career has been destroyed. What happened to Norm is sad. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition can take his best shot. I repeat the response I gave earlier by asking the Leader of the Opposition: is that all you got?
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Dawesville, Murray, Moore and Murdoch. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Even before Geoff Gallop resigned as Premier, I warned people to stay away from Brian Burke. I told them that whatever they do in politics, they should stay away from Brian Burke. Those who have not - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Murdoch and Murray. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The initial allegation was that I made the phone call. That little edifice has dropped away. As I understand it, the next allegation was about the member for Murchison-Eyre and the member for Rockingham. That allegation has now dropped away. Now the allegation is about Norm Marlborough. Mr P.D. Omodei : Did Norm ring you in London? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Why would I ask Norm Marlborough to get Brian Burke’s support when I had advised Norm to stay away from Brian Burke? He did not, and his career has been destroyed. What happened to Norm is sad. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition can take his best shot. I repeat the response I gave earlier by asking the Leader of the Opposition: is that all you got?
The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Dawesville, Murray, Moore and Murdoch. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Even before Geoff Gallop resigned as Premier, I warned people to stay away from Brian Burke. I told them that whatever they do in politics, they should stay away from Brian Burke. Those who have not - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Murdoch and Murray. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The initial allegation was that I made the phone call. That little edifice has dropped away. As I understand it, the next allegation was about the member for Murchison-Eyre and the member for Rockingham. That allegation has now dropped away. Now the allegation is about Norm Marlborough. Mr P.D. Omodei : Did Norm ring you in London? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Why would I ask Norm Marlborough to get Brian Burke’s support when I had advised Norm to stay away from Brian Burke? He did not, and his career has been destroyed. What happened to Norm is sad. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition can take his best shot. I repeat the response I gave earlier by asking the Leader of the Opposition: is that all you got?
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Even before Geoff Gallop resigned as Premier, I warned people to stay away from Brian Burke. I told them that whatever they do in politics, they should stay away from Brian Burke. Those who have not - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Murdoch and Murray. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The initial allegation was that I made the phone call. That little edifice has dropped away. As I understand it, the next allegation was about the member for Murchison-Eyre and the member for Rockingham. That allegation has now dropped away. Now the allegation is about Norm Marlborough. Mr P.D. Omodei : Did Norm ring you in London? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Why would I ask Norm Marlborough to get Brian Burke’s support when I had advised Norm to stay away from Brian Burke? He did not, and his career has been destroyed. What happened to Norm is sad. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition can take his best shot. I repeat the response I gave earlier by asking the Leader of the Opposition: is that all you got?
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Murdoch and Murray. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The initial allegation was that I made the phone call. That little edifice has dropped away. As I understand it, the next allegation was about the member for Murchison-Eyre and the member for Rockingham. That allegation has now dropped away. Now the allegation is about Norm Marlborough. Mr P.D. Omodei : Did Norm ring you in London? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Why would I ask Norm Marlborough to get Brian Burke’s support when I had advised Norm to stay away from Brian Burke? He did not, and his career has been destroyed. What happened to Norm is sad. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition can take his best shot. I repeat the response I gave earlier by asking the Leader of the Opposition: is that all you got?
The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Murdoch and Murray. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The initial allegation was that I made the phone call. That little edifice has dropped away. As I understand it, the next allegation was about the member for Murchison-Eyre and the member for Rockingham. That allegation has now dropped away. Now the allegation is about Norm Marlborough. Mr P.D. Omodei : Did Norm ring you in London? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Why would I ask Norm Marlborough to get Brian Burke’s support when I had advised Norm to stay away from Brian Burke? He did not, and his career has been destroyed. What happened to Norm is sad. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition can take his best shot. I repeat the response I gave earlier by asking the Leader of the Opposition: is that all you got?
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The initial allegation was that I made the phone call. That little edifice has dropped away. As I understand it, the next allegation was about the member for Murchison-Eyre and the member for Rockingham. That allegation has now dropped away. Now the allegation is about Norm Marlborough. Mr P.D. Omodei : Did Norm ring you in London? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Why would I ask Norm Marlborough to get Brian Burke’s support when I had advised Norm to stay away from Brian Burke? He did not, and his career has been destroyed. What happened to Norm is sad. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition can take his best shot. I repeat the response I gave earlier by asking the Leader of the Opposition: is that all you got?
Mr P.D. Omodei : Did Norm ring you in London? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Why would I ask Norm Marlborough to get Brian Burke’s support when I had advised Norm to stay away from Brian Burke? He did not, and his career has been destroyed. What happened to Norm is sad. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition can take his best shot. I repeat the response I gave earlier by asking the Leader of the Opposition: is that all you got?
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Why would I ask Norm Marlborough to get Brian Burke’s support when I had advised Norm to stay away from Brian Burke? He did not, and his career has been destroyed. What happened to Norm is sad. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition can take his best shot. I repeat the response I gave earlier by asking the Leader of the Opposition: is that all you got?
Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition can take his best shot. I repeat the response I gave earlier by asking the Leader of the Opposition: is that all you got?
The SPEAKER : Order, Leader of the Opposition! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition can take his best shot. I repeat the response I gave earlier by asking the Leader of the Opposition: is that all you got?
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The Leader of the Opposition can take his best shot. I repeat the response I gave earlier by asking the Leader of the Opposition: is that all you got?
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