The Leader of the Opposition accuses the Premier of contradicting himself regarding the appointment of Peter Conran. The Premier denies the accusation, claiming the Opposition is using semantics and selective quotes.

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4 December 2008
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PETER CONRAN — APPOINTMENT AS DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE PREMIER AND CABINET
I have a supplementary question. Why will the Premier not directly and precisely address the evident contradictions in the statements on this matter that he has made to the house? Mr C.J. BARNETT

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It is because the Leader of the Opposition is playing with semantics and using selective quotes. The account I have just given him is accurate and truthful. What possible interest would I have in getting up to the sort of contrivance he is suggesting?
Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: It is because the Leader of the Opposition is playing with semantics and using selective quotes. The account I have just given him is accurate and truthful. What possible interest would I have in getting up to the sort of contrivance he is suggesting?
It is because the Leader of the Opposition is playing with semantics and using selective quotes. The account I have just given him is accurate and truthful. What possible interest would I have in getting up to the sort of contrivance he is suggesting?

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