The Premier denies contacting police regarding an unspecified matter, emphasizing the independence of the Police Service and respect for its work. The Premier also mentions a discussion with the member for Innaloo about the issue.

AnsweredQoN 661Legislative Assembly
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26 October 2004
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Premier

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I have a supplementary question. Has the Premier, or any other minister or staff member, telephoned any police officer over this matter? Dr G.I. GALLOP

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I have not phoned any police officers over this matter. I spoke to the member for Innaloo just before question time today, when he came in to see me about this issue. I believe that this is a matter for the Police Service. Everyone in my Government understands that the Police Service does its job without fear or favour, no matter who is being investigated. It is a matter for the Western Australia Police Service, and I believe all members of Parliament should show respect for that service and the important job it must do.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: I have not phoned any police officers over this matter. I spoke to the member for Innaloo just before question time today, when he came in to see me about this issue. I believe that this is a matter for the Police Service. Everyone in my Government understands that the Police Service does its job without fear or favour, no matter who is being investigated. It is a matter for the Western Australia Police Service, and I believe all members of Parliament should show respect for that service and the important job it must do.
I have not phoned any police officers over this matter. I spoke to the member for Innaloo just before question time today, when he came in to see me about this issue. I believe that this is a matter for the Police Service. Everyone in my Government understands that the Police Service does its job without fear or favour, no matter who is being investigated. It is a matter for the Western Australia Police Service, and I believe all members of Parliament should show respect for that service and the important job it must do.

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