❓ A parliamentary question regarding whether the Minister for Education received a verbal briefing on the Mott inquiry report prior to Christmas. The Minister denies receiving a formal briefing but acknowledges awareness of the investigation.
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I refer the minister to his statement in the House yesterday that he had never received a briefing about the content of the Mott inquiry report into allegations surrounding senior Department of Education appointments, and ask - (1) Did he receive a verbal briefing prior to Christmas last year on the content of the interim report of the Mott inquiry? (2) Will he ensure that the final content and findings of the report are tabled to clear the air concerning allegations about those appointments? Mr CARPENTER
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(1) I assume this is the follow-up question the member intended to ask yesterday. Mr Day: Not exactly. Mr CARPENTER: I do not know from where the member got the impression that I had a verbal briefing prior to Christmas. Mr Day: Did you? Mr CARPENTER: Not that I recall. I believe the report has been finalised only recently. Mr Day: That is not the issue. Did you receive any verbal briefing on the interim report? Mr CARPENTER: My understanding is that I have never had a verbal briefing. I had discussions about the fact that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way. I was aware that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way, in the same way that I am aware of many other reports being written and investigations being undertaken throughout Western Australia. From time to time I discuss the fact that they exist. If the member is talking about my having a formal briefing - Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: We should ascertain what the member classifies as a briefing. Mr Day: Were you made aware of the progress or outcome of the investigation in any way? Mr CARPENTER: Is that a briefing? Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
(1) Did he receive a verbal briefing prior to Christmas last year on the content of the interim report of the Mott inquiry? (2) Will he ensure that the final content and findings of the report are tabled to clear the air concerning allegations about those appointments? Mr CARPENTER replied: (1) I assume this is the follow-up question the member intended to ask yesterday. Mr Day: Not exactly. Mr CARPENTER: I do not know from where the member got the impression that I had a verbal briefing prior to Christmas. Mr Day: Did you? Mr CARPENTER: Not that I recall. I believe the report has been finalised only recently. Mr Day: That is not the issue. Did you receive any verbal briefing on the interim report? Mr CARPENTER: My understanding is that I have never had a verbal briefing. I had discussions about the fact that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way. I was aware that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way, in the same way that I am aware of many other reports being written and investigations being undertaken throughout Western Australia. From time to time I discuss the fact that they exist. If the member is talking about my having a formal briefing - Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: We should ascertain what the member classifies as a briefing. Mr Day: Were you made aware of the progress or outcome of the investigation in any way? Mr CARPENTER: Is that a briefing? Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
(2) Will he ensure that the final content and findings of the report are tabled to clear the air concerning allegations about those appointments? Mr CARPENTER replied: (1) I assume this is the follow-up question the member intended to ask yesterday. Mr Day: Not exactly. Mr CARPENTER: I do not know from where the member got the impression that I had a verbal briefing prior to Christmas. Mr Day: Did you? Mr CARPENTER: Not that I recall. I believe the report has been finalised only recently. Mr Day: That is not the issue. Did you receive any verbal briefing on the interim report? Mr CARPENTER: My understanding is that I have never had a verbal briefing. I had discussions about the fact that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way. I was aware that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way, in the same way that I am aware of many other reports being written and investigations being undertaken throughout Western Australia. From time to time I discuss the fact that they exist. If the member is talking about my having a formal briefing - Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: We should ascertain what the member classifies as a briefing. Mr Day: Were you made aware of the progress or outcome of the investigation in any way? Mr CARPENTER: Is that a briefing? Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Mr CARPENTER replied: (1) I assume this is the follow-up question the member intended to ask yesterday. Mr Day: Not exactly. Mr CARPENTER: I do not know from where the member got the impression that I had a verbal briefing prior to Christmas. Mr Day: Did you? Mr CARPENTER: Not that I recall. I believe the report has been finalised only recently. Mr Day: That is not the issue. Did you receive any verbal briefing on the interim report? Mr CARPENTER: My understanding is that I have never had a verbal briefing. I had discussions about the fact that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way. I was aware that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way, in the same way that I am aware of many other reports being written and investigations being undertaken throughout Western Australia. From time to time I discuss the fact that they exist. If the member is talking about my having a formal briefing - Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: We should ascertain what the member classifies as a briefing. Mr Day: Were you made aware of the progress or outcome of the investigation in any way? Mr CARPENTER: Is that a briefing? Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
(1) I assume this is the follow-up question the member intended to ask yesterday. Mr Day: Not exactly. Mr CARPENTER: I do not know from where the member got the impression that I had a verbal briefing prior to Christmas. Mr Day: Did you? Mr CARPENTER: Not that I recall. I believe the report has been finalised only recently. Mr Day: That is not the issue. Did you receive any verbal briefing on the interim report? Mr CARPENTER: My understanding is that I have never had a verbal briefing. I had discussions about the fact that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way. I was aware that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way, in the same way that I am aware of many other reports being written and investigations being undertaken throughout Western Australia. From time to time I discuss the fact that they exist. If the member is talking about my having a formal briefing - Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: We should ascertain what the member classifies as a briefing. Mr Day: Were you made aware of the progress or outcome of the investigation in any way? Mr CARPENTER: Is that a briefing? Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Mr Day: Not exactly. Mr CARPENTER: I do not know from where the member got the impression that I had a verbal briefing prior to Christmas. Mr Day: Did you? Mr CARPENTER: Not that I recall. I believe the report has been finalised only recently. Mr Day: That is not the issue. Did you receive any verbal briefing on the interim report? Mr CARPENTER: My understanding is that I have never had a verbal briefing. I had discussions about the fact that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way. I was aware that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way, in the same way that I am aware of many other reports being written and investigations being undertaken throughout Western Australia. From time to time I discuss the fact that they exist. If the member is talking about my having a formal briefing - Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: We should ascertain what the member classifies as a briefing. Mr Day: Were you made aware of the progress or outcome of the investigation in any way? Mr CARPENTER: Is that a briefing? Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Mr CARPENTER: I do not know from where the member got the impression that I had a verbal briefing prior to Christmas. Mr Day: Did you? Mr CARPENTER: Not that I recall. I believe the report has been finalised only recently. Mr Day: That is not the issue. Did you receive any verbal briefing on the interim report? Mr CARPENTER: My understanding is that I have never had a verbal briefing. I had discussions about the fact that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way. I was aware that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way, in the same way that I am aware of many other reports being written and investigations being undertaken throughout Western Australia. From time to time I discuss the fact that they exist. If the member is talking about my having a formal briefing - Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: We should ascertain what the member classifies as a briefing. Mr Day: Were you made aware of the progress or outcome of the investigation in any way? Mr CARPENTER: Is that a briefing? Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Mr Day: Did you? Mr CARPENTER: Not that I recall. I believe the report has been finalised only recently. Mr Day: That is not the issue. Did you receive any verbal briefing on the interim report? Mr CARPENTER: My understanding is that I have never had a verbal briefing. I had discussions about the fact that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way. I was aware that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way, in the same way that I am aware of many other reports being written and investigations being undertaken throughout Western Australia. From time to time I discuss the fact that they exist. If the member is talking about my having a formal briefing - Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: We should ascertain what the member classifies as a briefing. Mr Day: Were you made aware of the progress or outcome of the investigation in any way? Mr CARPENTER: Is that a briefing? Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Mr CARPENTER: Not that I recall. I believe the report has been finalised only recently. Mr Day: That is not the issue. Did you receive any verbal briefing on the interim report? Mr CARPENTER: My understanding is that I have never had a verbal briefing. I had discussions about the fact that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way. I was aware that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way, in the same way that I am aware of many other reports being written and investigations being undertaken throughout Western Australia. From time to time I discuss the fact that they exist. If the member is talking about my having a formal briefing - Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: We should ascertain what the member classifies as a briefing. Mr Day: Were you made aware of the progress or outcome of the investigation in any way? Mr CARPENTER: Is that a briefing? Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Mr Day: That is not the issue. Did you receive any verbal briefing on the interim report? Mr CARPENTER: My understanding is that I have never had a verbal briefing. I had discussions about the fact that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way. I was aware that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way, in the same way that I am aware of many other reports being written and investigations being undertaken throughout Western Australia. From time to time I discuss the fact that they exist. If the member is talking about my having a formal briefing - Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: We should ascertain what the member classifies as a briefing. Mr Day: Were you made aware of the progress or outcome of the investigation in any way? Mr CARPENTER: Is that a briefing? Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Mr CARPENTER: My understanding is that I have never had a verbal briefing. I had discussions about the fact that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way. I was aware that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way, in the same way that I am aware of many other reports being written and investigations being undertaken throughout Western Australia. From time to time I discuss the fact that they exist. If the member is talking about my having a formal briefing - Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: We should ascertain what the member classifies as a briefing. Mr Day: Were you made aware of the progress or outcome of the investigation in any way? Mr CARPENTER: Is that a briefing? Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: We should ascertain what the member classifies as a briefing. Mr Day: Were you made aware of the progress or outcome of the investigation in any way? Mr CARPENTER: Is that a briefing? Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Mr CARPENTER: We should ascertain what the member classifies as a briefing. Mr Day: Were you made aware of the progress or outcome of the investigation in any way? Mr CARPENTER: Is that a briefing? Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Mr Day: Were you made aware of the progress or outcome of the investigation in any way? Mr CARPENTER: Is that a briefing? Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Mr CARPENTER: Is that a briefing? Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
(2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
(1) Did he receive a verbal briefing prior to Christmas last year on the content of the interim report of the Mott inquiry? (2) Will he ensure that the final content and findings of the report are tabled to clear the air concerning allegations about those appointments? Mr CARPENTER replied: (1) I assume this is the follow-up question the member intended to ask yesterday. Mr Day: Not exactly. Mr CARPENTER: I do not know from where the member got the impression that I had a verbal briefing prior to Christmas. Mr Day: Did you? Mr CARPENTER: Not that I recall. I believe the report has been finalised only recently. Mr Day: That is not the issue. Did you receive any verbal briefing on the interim report? Mr CARPENTER: My understanding is that I have never had a verbal briefing. I had discussions about the fact that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way. I was aware that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way, in the same way that I am aware of many other reports being written and investigations being undertaken throughout Western Australia. From time to time I discuss the fact that they exist. If the member is talking about my having a formal briefing - Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: We should ascertain what the member classifies as a briefing. Mr Day: Were you made aware of the progress or outcome of the investigation in any way? Mr CARPENTER: Is that a briefing? Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
(2) Will he ensure that the final content and findings of the report are tabled to clear the air concerning allegations about those appointments? Mr CARPENTER replied: (1) I assume this is the follow-up question the member intended to ask yesterday. Mr Day: Not exactly. Mr CARPENTER: I do not know from where the member got the impression that I had a verbal briefing prior to Christmas. Mr Day: Did you? Mr CARPENTER: Not that I recall. I believe the report has been finalised only recently. Mr Day: That is not the issue. Did you receive any verbal briefing on the interim report? Mr CARPENTER: My understanding is that I have never had a verbal briefing. I had discussions about the fact that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way. I was aware that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way, in the same way that I am aware of many other reports being written and investigations being undertaken throughout Western Australia. From time to time I discuss the fact that they exist. If the member is talking about my having a formal briefing - Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: We should ascertain what the member classifies as a briefing. Mr Day: Were you made aware of the progress or outcome of the investigation in any way? Mr CARPENTER: Is that a briefing? Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Mr CARPENTER replied: (1) I assume this is the follow-up question the member intended to ask yesterday. Mr Day: Not exactly. Mr CARPENTER: I do not know from where the member got the impression that I had a verbal briefing prior to Christmas. Mr Day: Did you? Mr CARPENTER: Not that I recall. I believe the report has been finalised only recently. Mr Day: That is not the issue. Did you receive any verbal briefing on the interim report? Mr CARPENTER: My understanding is that I have never had a verbal briefing. I had discussions about the fact that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way. I was aware that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way, in the same way that I am aware of many other reports being written and investigations being undertaken throughout Western Australia. From time to time I discuss the fact that they exist. If the member is talking about my having a formal briefing - Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: We should ascertain what the member classifies as a briefing. Mr Day: Were you made aware of the progress or outcome of the investigation in any way? Mr CARPENTER: Is that a briefing? Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
(1) I assume this is the follow-up question the member intended to ask yesterday. Mr Day: Not exactly. Mr CARPENTER: I do not know from where the member got the impression that I had a verbal briefing prior to Christmas. Mr Day: Did you? Mr CARPENTER: Not that I recall. I believe the report has been finalised only recently. Mr Day: That is not the issue. Did you receive any verbal briefing on the interim report? Mr CARPENTER: My understanding is that I have never had a verbal briefing. I had discussions about the fact that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way. I was aware that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way, in the same way that I am aware of many other reports being written and investigations being undertaken throughout Western Australia. From time to time I discuss the fact that they exist. If the member is talking about my having a formal briefing - Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: We should ascertain what the member classifies as a briefing. Mr Day: Were you made aware of the progress or outcome of the investigation in any way? Mr CARPENTER: Is that a briefing? Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Mr Day: Not exactly. Mr CARPENTER: I do not know from where the member got the impression that I had a verbal briefing prior to Christmas. Mr Day: Did you? Mr CARPENTER: Not that I recall. I believe the report has been finalised only recently. Mr Day: That is not the issue. Did you receive any verbal briefing on the interim report? Mr CARPENTER: My understanding is that I have never had a verbal briefing. I had discussions about the fact that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way. I was aware that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way, in the same way that I am aware of many other reports being written and investigations being undertaken throughout Western Australia. From time to time I discuss the fact that they exist. If the member is talking about my having a formal briefing - Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: We should ascertain what the member classifies as a briefing. Mr Day: Were you made aware of the progress or outcome of the investigation in any way? Mr CARPENTER: Is that a briefing? Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Mr CARPENTER: I do not know from where the member got the impression that I had a verbal briefing prior to Christmas. Mr Day: Did you? Mr CARPENTER: Not that I recall. I believe the report has been finalised only recently. Mr Day: That is not the issue. Did you receive any verbal briefing on the interim report? Mr CARPENTER: My understanding is that I have never had a verbal briefing. I had discussions about the fact that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way. I was aware that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way, in the same way that I am aware of many other reports being written and investigations being undertaken throughout Western Australia. From time to time I discuss the fact that they exist. If the member is talking about my having a formal briefing - Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: We should ascertain what the member classifies as a briefing. Mr Day: Were you made aware of the progress or outcome of the investigation in any way? Mr CARPENTER: Is that a briefing? Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Mr Day: Did you? Mr CARPENTER: Not that I recall. I believe the report has been finalised only recently. Mr Day: That is not the issue. Did you receive any verbal briefing on the interim report? Mr CARPENTER: My understanding is that I have never had a verbal briefing. I had discussions about the fact that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way. I was aware that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way, in the same way that I am aware of many other reports being written and investigations being undertaken throughout Western Australia. From time to time I discuss the fact that they exist. If the member is talking about my having a formal briefing - Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: We should ascertain what the member classifies as a briefing. Mr Day: Were you made aware of the progress or outcome of the investigation in any way? Mr CARPENTER: Is that a briefing? Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Mr CARPENTER: Not that I recall. I believe the report has been finalised only recently. Mr Day: That is not the issue. Did you receive any verbal briefing on the interim report? Mr CARPENTER: My understanding is that I have never had a verbal briefing. I had discussions about the fact that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way. I was aware that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way, in the same way that I am aware of many other reports being written and investigations being undertaken throughout Western Australia. From time to time I discuss the fact that they exist. If the member is talking about my having a formal briefing - Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: We should ascertain what the member classifies as a briefing. Mr Day: Were you made aware of the progress or outcome of the investigation in any way? Mr CARPENTER: Is that a briefing? Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Mr Day: That is not the issue. Did you receive any verbal briefing on the interim report? Mr CARPENTER: My understanding is that I have never had a verbal briefing. I had discussions about the fact that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way. I was aware that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way, in the same way that I am aware of many other reports being written and investigations being undertaken throughout Western Australia. From time to time I discuss the fact that they exist. If the member is talking about my having a formal briefing - Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: We should ascertain what the member classifies as a briefing. Mr Day: Were you made aware of the progress or outcome of the investigation in any way? Mr CARPENTER: Is that a briefing? Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Mr CARPENTER: My understanding is that I have never had a verbal briefing. I had discussions about the fact that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way. I was aware that the report was being written and that the investigation was under way, in the same way that I am aware of many other reports being written and investigations being undertaken throughout Western Australia. From time to time I discuss the fact that they exist. If the member is talking about my having a formal briefing - Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: We should ascertain what the member classifies as a briefing. Mr Day: Were you made aware of the progress or outcome of the investigation in any way? Mr CARPENTER: Is that a briefing? Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: We should ascertain what the member classifies as a briefing. Mr Day: Were you made aware of the progress or outcome of the investigation in any way? Mr CARPENTER: Is that a briefing? Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Mr CARPENTER: We should ascertain what the member classifies as a briefing. Mr Day: Were you made aware of the progress or outcome of the investigation in any way? Mr CARPENTER: Is that a briefing? Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Mr Day: Were you made aware of the progress or outcome of the investigation in any way? Mr CARPENTER: Is that a briefing? Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Mr CARPENTER: Is that a briefing? Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Mr CARPENTER: No, because I do not want to mislead the Parliament. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Mr CARPENTER: Of course I was made aware of the investigation. I knew about the substance of the issue, because the member for Kingsley provided details of the complaint. We have been through that. I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
I do not understand the guts of this. As far as I recall, I have not had any briefing - prior to or post Christmas - about the content of the report. I have not had what I would classify as a briefing. However, if - Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Mr Omodei: Sit down. Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Mr CARPENTER: I want to ensure I cover all my bases. Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Several members interjected. Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
Mr CARPENTER: This is an interesting window into the world of the Liberal Party and how it operated in government. The member for Kingsley asks questions on a daily basis along the lines, “Did you have a meeting on 15 September with Ed Harken? If so, where?” The questions demonstrate the fear and oppression public servants suffered when members opposite occupied the Treasury bench. They ensured that no-one in the public sector felt able to air a complaint or raise an issue. If they did, the Liberal Government would come down on them like a tonne of bricks. We all recall that the former Minister for Education threatened to sack people who spoke out about education. I do not operate that way. If I had had a briefing, I would admit it. What would it matter? Unlike members opposite, I have nothing to hide. (2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
(2) I have no objection to the tabling of the report. The Commissioner for Public Sector Standards will make that decision, because it is his report. The member should address his inquiries to the commissioner’s office.
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