❓ A parliamentary question is posed regarding a news release from a non-Liberal party member and whether it reflects divisions within the Premier's government regarding his leadership. The Premier dismisses the question as silly and invites the member to join the Liberal party.
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603. Mr P.B. WATSON to the
Premier:
I have a supplementary question. Is this news release from
the member for North West Central, Vincent Catania, just another reflection of the deep divisions developing in the
Premier's government over his leadership style?
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER :
Member for Joondalup! Member for Mandurah!
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603. Mr P.B. WATSON to the
Premier:
I have a supplementary question. Is this news release from
the member for North West Central, Vincent Catania, just another reflection of the deep divisions developing in the
Premier's government over his leadership style?
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER :
Member for Joondalup! Member for Mandurah!
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That is just a
silly comment. Like any leader
of a political party, I am here at the whim of my colleagues, but the member
for North West Central is not one of my parliamentary colleagues in the Liberal
Party. He is very welcome to join and vote on the leadership should it come up.
Several members interjected.
silly comment. Like any leader
of a political party, I am here at the whim of my colleagues, but the member
for North West Central is not one of my parliamentary colleagues in the Liberal
Party. He is very welcome to join and vote on the leadership should it come up.
Several members interjected.
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