❓ Question on Notice regarding the conduct of the member for Innaloo and whether it contravenes the Premier's code of conduct. The Premier avoids directly addressing the conduct, congratulating the member on his wedding instead.
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I refer the Premier to his statement in this House on 22 August 2003 in introducing his code of conduct for members of Parliament when he stated - Being a member of the Western Australian Parliament demands high standards of probity, accountability, honesty, integrity and diligence . . . (1) Does the Premier accept that the member for Innaloo’s behaviour in publicly bullying and intimidating patrons at a Scarborough restaurant, which was described by the restaurant’s manager as the most inappropriate behaviour he had ever seen, totally contravenes these standards? (2) Will the Premier require the member for Innaloo to provide a full explanation to Parliament of his disgraceful behaviour; and, if not, why not? Point of Order Mr J.C. KOBELKE: Standing orders make it very clear that a question cannot reflect on a member. Other forms are available if the member wishes to raise such issues. A question is not an appropriate way to reflect on another member. Mr C.J. BARNETT: The Premier came into this Parliament in 2003 and presented a standard of conduct for members of Parliament. It is impossible to raise an issue about conduct without referring to the conduct itself. Of course it is in order. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: The reflection that the Deputy Leader of the Opposition referred to was, in fact, cast by the manager of the restaurant. The Deputy Leader of the Opposition was simply referring to the manager’s comments as they appeared in The West Australian . The SPEAKER: Quoting remarks of other people that reflect on members is equally against the rules as a member making such remarks. The first part of the question asking the Premier for his opinion is in order. I call on the Premier. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP
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Firstly, on behalf of I am sure every member of this House, I congratulate the member for Innaloo on his wedding and wish him and Michelle all the best for the future. Members: Hear, hear! Mr Speaker, this matter was raised in the media. I am sure that the member for Innaloo made an apology to the restaurant, and that is where the matter should end.
(2) Will the Premier require the member for Innaloo to provide a full explanation to Parliament of his disgraceful behaviour; and, if not, why not? Point of Order Mr J.C. KOBELKE: Standing orders make it very clear that a question cannot reflect on a member. Other forms are available if the member wishes to raise such issues. A question is not an appropriate way to reflect on another member. Mr C.J. BARNETT: The Premier came into this Parliament in 2003 and presented a standard of conduct for members of Parliament. It is impossible to raise an issue about conduct without referring to the conduct itself. Of course it is in order. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: The reflection that the Deputy Leader of the Opposition referred to was, in fact, cast by the manager of the restaurant. The Deputy Leader of the Opposition was simply referring to the manager’s comments as they appeared in The West Australian . The SPEAKER: Quoting remarks of other people that reflect on members is equally against the rules as a member making such remarks. The first part of the question asking the Premier for his opinion is in order. I call on the Premier. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: Firstly, on behalf of I am sure every member of this House, I congratulate the member for Innaloo on his wedding and wish him and Michelle all the best for the future. Members: Hear, hear! Mr Speaker, this matter was raised in the media. I am sure that the member for Innaloo made an apology to the restaurant, and that is where the matter should end.
Mr C.J. BARNETT: The Premier came into this Parliament in 2003 and presented a standard of conduct for members of Parliament. It is impossible to raise an issue about conduct without referring to the conduct itself. Of course it is in order. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: The reflection that the Deputy Leader of the Opposition referred to was, in fact, cast by the manager of the restaurant. The Deputy Leader of the Opposition was simply referring to the manager’s comments as they appeared in The West Australian . The SPEAKER: Quoting remarks of other people that reflect on members is equally against the rules as a member making such remarks. The first part of the question asking the Premier for his opinion is in order. I call on the Premier. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: Firstly, on behalf of I am sure every member of this House, I congratulate the member for Innaloo on his wedding and wish him and Michelle all the best for the future. Members: Hear, hear! Mr Speaker, this matter was raised in the media. I am sure that the member for Innaloo made an apology to the restaurant, and that is where the matter should end.
Mr M.J. BIRNEY: The reflection that the Deputy Leader of the Opposition referred to was, in fact, cast by the manager of the restaurant. The Deputy Leader of the Opposition was simply referring to the manager’s comments as they appeared in The West Australian . The SPEAKER: Quoting remarks of other people that reflect on members is equally against the rules as a member making such remarks. The first part of the question asking the Premier for his opinion is in order. I call on the Premier. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: Firstly, on behalf of I am sure every member of this House, I congratulate the member for Innaloo on his wedding and wish him and Michelle all the best for the future. Members: Hear, hear! Mr Speaker, this matter was raised in the media. I am sure that the member for Innaloo made an apology to the restaurant, and that is where the matter should end.
The SPEAKER: Quoting remarks of other people that reflect on members is equally against the rules as a member making such remarks. The first part of the question asking the Premier for his opinion is in order. I call on the Premier. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: Firstly, on behalf of I am sure every member of this House, I congratulate the member for Innaloo on his wedding and wish him and Michelle all the best for the future. Members: Hear, hear! Mr Speaker, this matter was raised in the media. I am sure that the member for Innaloo made an apology to the restaurant, and that is where the matter should end.
Firstly, on behalf of I am sure every member of this House, I congratulate the member for Innaloo on his wedding and wish him and Michelle all the best for the future. Members: Hear, hear! Mr Speaker, this matter was raised in the media. I am sure that the member for Innaloo made an apology to the restaurant, and that is where the matter should end.
Members: Hear, hear! Mr Speaker, this matter was raised in the media. I am sure that the member for Innaloo made an apology to the restaurant, and that is where the matter should end.
Mr Speaker, this matter was raised in the media. I am sure that the member for Innaloo made an apology to the restaurant, and that is where the matter should end.
(2) Will the Premier require the member for Innaloo to provide a full explanation to Parliament of his disgraceful behaviour; and, if not, why not? Point of Order Mr J.C. KOBELKE: Standing orders make it very clear that a question cannot reflect on a member. Other forms are available if the member wishes to raise such issues. A question is not an appropriate way to reflect on another member. Mr C.J. BARNETT: The Premier came into this Parliament in 2003 and presented a standard of conduct for members of Parliament. It is impossible to raise an issue about conduct without referring to the conduct itself. Of course it is in order. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: The reflection that the Deputy Leader of the Opposition referred to was, in fact, cast by the manager of the restaurant. The Deputy Leader of the Opposition was simply referring to the manager’s comments as they appeared in The West Australian . The SPEAKER: Quoting remarks of other people that reflect on members is equally against the rules as a member making such remarks. The first part of the question asking the Premier for his opinion is in order. I call on the Premier. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: Firstly, on behalf of I am sure every member of this House, I congratulate the member for Innaloo on his wedding and wish him and Michelle all the best for the future. Members: Hear, hear! Mr Speaker, this matter was raised in the media. I am sure that the member for Innaloo made an apology to the restaurant, and that is where the matter should end.
Mr C.J. BARNETT: The Premier came into this Parliament in 2003 and presented a standard of conduct for members of Parliament. It is impossible to raise an issue about conduct without referring to the conduct itself. Of course it is in order. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: The reflection that the Deputy Leader of the Opposition referred to was, in fact, cast by the manager of the restaurant. The Deputy Leader of the Opposition was simply referring to the manager’s comments as they appeared in The West Australian . The SPEAKER: Quoting remarks of other people that reflect on members is equally against the rules as a member making such remarks. The first part of the question asking the Premier for his opinion is in order. I call on the Premier. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: Firstly, on behalf of I am sure every member of this House, I congratulate the member for Innaloo on his wedding and wish him and Michelle all the best for the future. Members: Hear, hear! Mr Speaker, this matter was raised in the media. I am sure that the member for Innaloo made an apology to the restaurant, and that is where the matter should end.
Mr M.J. BIRNEY: The reflection that the Deputy Leader of the Opposition referred to was, in fact, cast by the manager of the restaurant. The Deputy Leader of the Opposition was simply referring to the manager’s comments as they appeared in The West Australian . The SPEAKER: Quoting remarks of other people that reflect on members is equally against the rules as a member making such remarks. The first part of the question asking the Premier for his opinion is in order. I call on the Premier. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: Firstly, on behalf of I am sure every member of this House, I congratulate the member for Innaloo on his wedding and wish him and Michelle all the best for the future. Members: Hear, hear! Mr Speaker, this matter was raised in the media. I am sure that the member for Innaloo made an apology to the restaurant, and that is where the matter should end.
The SPEAKER: Quoting remarks of other people that reflect on members is equally against the rules as a member making such remarks. The first part of the question asking the Premier for his opinion is in order. I call on the Premier. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: Firstly, on behalf of I am sure every member of this House, I congratulate the member for Innaloo on his wedding and wish him and Michelle all the best for the future. Members: Hear, hear! Mr Speaker, this matter was raised in the media. I am sure that the member for Innaloo made an apology to the restaurant, and that is where the matter should end.
Firstly, on behalf of I am sure every member of this House, I congratulate the member for Innaloo on his wedding and wish him and Michelle all the best for the future. Members: Hear, hear! Mr Speaker, this matter was raised in the media. I am sure that the member for Innaloo made an apology to the restaurant, and that is where the matter should end.
Members: Hear, hear! Mr Speaker, this matter was raised in the media. I am sure that the member for Innaloo made an apology to the restaurant, and that is where the matter should end.
Mr Speaker, this matter was raised in the media. I am sure that the member for Innaloo made an apology to the restaurant, and that is where the matter should end.
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