❓ Question regarding the implications of new sentencing legislation, specifically its impact on actual time served and judicial sentencing practices. The Attorney General deflects, highlighting the legislation's similarity to a previous Liberal Party bill and referencing a potentially unflattering article about the questioner.
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I will speak slowly. I refer to the sentencing Bills before the House. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! The murmur that is emanating from the Chamber means that I cannot hear the member for Nedlands. I am sure that the Attorney General wishes to hear the member’s question. Ms S.E. WALKER: Thank you, Mr Speaker. Under the sentencing legislation currently before the House, a person sentenced to a six-year term of imprisonment is exposed to having to serve that six-year term until the completion of the parole period at the end of four years. That is, if he offends during the two-year parole period, he is exposed to serving not only the remainder of his parole period, but also the one-third remission. (1) Why does this new sentencing legislation expose an offender who is currently exposed to a six-year term of custody to only a four-year term of custody? (2) Will the Attorney General make the public aware that the Government’s legislation, while designed to give truth in sentencing, in reality will force judges to impose lower terms of imprisonment on serious offenders? Mr J.A. McGINTY
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(1)-(2) The member for Nedlands has raised the issue of the introduction of an element of truth in sentencing, as recommended by Justice Hammond. Our legislation is identical to legislation introduced by the Liberal Party when it was in government two years ago. There is no difference whatsoever between our legislation and the legislation that was brought to the Parliament by the Liberal Party, passed by both Houses but never proclaimed. Ms S.E. Walker: I am asking you to explain. Mr J.A. McGINTY: We will in the debate, which we are in the middle of at the moment. I am making the point, which I think the member for Nedlands needs to understand, that the Liberal Party brought in legislation that was in every sense identical to the legislation which is currently before the House and which was recommended by Justice Hammond. Mr E.S. Ripper: Truth in debate as well as truth in sentencing. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Yes. Has the member for Nedlands seen today’s stories on crikey.com.au? She should have a look. I will not entertain the House with the story. Several members interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: There seems to be a view, Mr Speaker - Mr A.J. Carpenter: It is relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is. Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! The murmur that is emanating from the Chamber means that I cannot hear the member for Nedlands. I am sure that the Attorney General wishes to hear the member’s question. Ms S.E. WALKER: Thank you, Mr Speaker. Under the sentencing legislation currently before the House, a person sentenced to a six-year term of imprisonment is exposed to having to serve that six-year term until the completion of the parole period at the end of four years. That is, if he offends during the two-year parole period, he is exposed to serving not only the remainder of his parole period, but also the one-third remission. (1) Why does this new sentencing legislation expose an offender who is currently exposed to a six-year term of custody to only a four-year term of custody? (2) Will the Attorney General make the public aware that the Government’s legislation, while designed to give truth in sentencing, in reality will force judges to impose lower terms of imprisonment on serious offenders? Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: (1)-(2) The member for Nedlands has raised the issue of the introduction of an element of truth in sentencing, as recommended by Justice Hammond. Our legislation is identical to legislation introduced by the Liberal Party when it was in government two years ago. There is no difference whatsoever between our legislation and the legislation that was brought to the Parliament by the Liberal Party, passed by both Houses but never proclaimed. Ms S.E. Walker: I am asking you to explain. Mr J.A. McGINTY: We will in the debate, which we are in the middle of at the moment. I am making the point, which I think the member for Nedlands needs to understand, that the Liberal Party brought in legislation that was in every sense identical to the legislation which is currently before the House and which was recommended by Justice Hammond. Mr E.S. Ripper: Truth in debate as well as truth in sentencing. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Yes. Has the member for Nedlands seen today’s stories on crikey.com.au? She should have a look. I will not entertain the House with the story. Several members interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: There seems to be a view, Mr Speaker - Mr A.J. Carpenter: It is relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is. Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
The SPEAKER: Order, members! The murmur that is emanating from the Chamber means that I cannot hear the member for Nedlands. I am sure that the Attorney General wishes to hear the member’s question. Ms S.E. WALKER: Thank you, Mr Speaker. Under the sentencing legislation currently before the House, a person sentenced to a six-year term of imprisonment is exposed to having to serve that six-year term until the completion of the parole period at the end of four years. That is, if he offends during the two-year parole period, he is exposed to serving not only the remainder of his parole period, but also the one-third remission. (1) Why does this new sentencing legislation expose an offender who is currently exposed to a six-year term of custody to only a four-year term of custody? (2) Will the Attorney General make the public aware that the Government’s legislation, while designed to give truth in sentencing, in reality will force judges to impose lower terms of imprisonment on serious offenders? Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: (1)-(2) The member for Nedlands has raised the issue of the introduction of an element of truth in sentencing, as recommended by Justice Hammond. Our legislation is identical to legislation introduced by the Liberal Party when it was in government two years ago. There is no difference whatsoever between our legislation and the legislation that was brought to the Parliament by the Liberal Party, passed by both Houses but never proclaimed. Ms S.E. Walker: I am asking you to explain. Mr J.A. McGINTY: We will in the debate, which we are in the middle of at the moment. I am making the point, which I think the member for Nedlands needs to understand, that the Liberal Party brought in legislation that was in every sense identical to the legislation which is currently before the House and which was recommended by Justice Hammond. Mr E.S. Ripper: Truth in debate as well as truth in sentencing. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Yes. Has the member for Nedlands seen today’s stories on crikey.com.au? She should have a look. I will not entertain the House with the story. Several members interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: There seems to be a view, Mr Speaker - Mr A.J. Carpenter: It is relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is. Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Ms S.E. WALKER: Thank you, Mr Speaker. Under the sentencing legislation currently before the House, a person sentenced to a six-year term of imprisonment is exposed to having to serve that six-year term until the completion of the parole period at the end of four years. That is, if he offends during the two-year parole period, he is exposed to serving not only the remainder of his parole period, but also the one-third remission. (1) Why does this new sentencing legislation expose an offender who is currently exposed to a six-year term of custody to only a four-year term of custody? (2) Will the Attorney General make the public aware that the Government’s legislation, while designed to give truth in sentencing, in reality will force judges to impose lower terms of imprisonment on serious offenders? Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: (1)-(2) The member for Nedlands has raised the issue of the introduction of an element of truth in sentencing, as recommended by Justice Hammond. Our legislation is identical to legislation introduced by the Liberal Party when it was in government two years ago. There is no difference whatsoever between our legislation and the legislation that was brought to the Parliament by the Liberal Party, passed by both Houses but never proclaimed. Ms S.E. Walker: I am asking you to explain. Mr J.A. McGINTY: We will in the debate, which we are in the middle of at the moment. I am making the point, which I think the member for Nedlands needs to understand, that the Liberal Party brought in legislation that was in every sense identical to the legislation which is currently before the House and which was recommended by Justice Hammond. Mr E.S. Ripper: Truth in debate as well as truth in sentencing. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Yes. Has the member for Nedlands seen today’s stories on crikey.com.au? She should have a look. I will not entertain the House with the story. Several members interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: There seems to be a view, Mr Speaker - Mr A.J. Carpenter: It is relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is. Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
(1) Why does this new sentencing legislation expose an offender who is currently exposed to a six-year term of custody to only a four-year term of custody? (2) Will the Attorney General make the public aware that the Government’s legislation, while designed to give truth in sentencing, in reality will force judges to impose lower terms of imprisonment on serious offenders? Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: (1)-(2) The member for Nedlands has raised the issue of the introduction of an element of truth in sentencing, as recommended by Justice Hammond. Our legislation is identical to legislation introduced by the Liberal Party when it was in government two years ago. There is no difference whatsoever between our legislation and the legislation that was brought to the Parliament by the Liberal Party, passed by both Houses but never proclaimed. Ms S.E. Walker: I am asking you to explain. Mr J.A. McGINTY: We will in the debate, which we are in the middle of at the moment. I am making the point, which I think the member for Nedlands needs to understand, that the Liberal Party brought in legislation that was in every sense identical to the legislation which is currently before the House and which was recommended by Justice Hammond. Mr E.S. Ripper: Truth in debate as well as truth in sentencing. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Yes. Has the member for Nedlands seen today’s stories on crikey.com.au? She should have a look. I will not entertain the House with the story. Several members interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: There seems to be a view, Mr Speaker - Mr A.J. Carpenter: It is relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is. Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
(2) Will the Attorney General make the public aware that the Government’s legislation, while designed to give truth in sentencing, in reality will force judges to impose lower terms of imprisonment on serious offenders? Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: (1)-(2) The member for Nedlands has raised the issue of the introduction of an element of truth in sentencing, as recommended by Justice Hammond. Our legislation is identical to legislation introduced by the Liberal Party when it was in government two years ago. There is no difference whatsoever between our legislation and the legislation that was brought to the Parliament by the Liberal Party, passed by both Houses but never proclaimed. Ms S.E. Walker: I am asking you to explain. Mr J.A. McGINTY: We will in the debate, which we are in the middle of at the moment. I am making the point, which I think the member for Nedlands needs to understand, that the Liberal Party brought in legislation that was in every sense identical to the legislation which is currently before the House and which was recommended by Justice Hammond. Mr E.S. Ripper: Truth in debate as well as truth in sentencing. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Yes. Has the member for Nedlands seen today’s stories on crikey.com.au? She should have a look. I will not entertain the House with the story. Several members interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: There seems to be a view, Mr Speaker - Mr A.J. Carpenter: It is relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is. Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: (1)-(2) The member for Nedlands has raised the issue of the introduction of an element of truth in sentencing, as recommended by Justice Hammond. Our legislation is identical to legislation introduced by the Liberal Party when it was in government two years ago. There is no difference whatsoever between our legislation and the legislation that was brought to the Parliament by the Liberal Party, passed by both Houses but never proclaimed. Ms S.E. Walker: I am asking you to explain. Mr J.A. McGINTY: We will in the debate, which we are in the middle of at the moment. I am making the point, which I think the member for Nedlands needs to understand, that the Liberal Party brought in legislation that was in every sense identical to the legislation which is currently before the House and which was recommended by Justice Hammond. Mr E.S. Ripper: Truth in debate as well as truth in sentencing. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Yes. Has the member for Nedlands seen today’s stories on crikey.com.au? She should have a look. I will not entertain the House with the story. Several members interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: There seems to be a view, Mr Speaker - Mr A.J. Carpenter: It is relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is. Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
(1)-(2) The member for Nedlands has raised the issue of the introduction of an element of truth in sentencing, as recommended by Justice Hammond. Our legislation is identical to legislation introduced by the Liberal Party when it was in government two years ago. There is no difference whatsoever between our legislation and the legislation that was brought to the Parliament by the Liberal Party, passed by both Houses but never proclaimed. Ms S.E. Walker: I am asking you to explain. Mr J.A. McGINTY: We will in the debate, which we are in the middle of at the moment. I am making the point, which I think the member for Nedlands needs to understand, that the Liberal Party brought in legislation that was in every sense identical to the legislation which is currently before the House and which was recommended by Justice Hammond. Mr E.S. Ripper: Truth in debate as well as truth in sentencing. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Yes. Has the member for Nedlands seen today’s stories on crikey.com.au? She should have a look. I will not entertain the House with the story. Several members interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: There seems to be a view, Mr Speaker - Mr A.J. Carpenter: It is relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is. Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Ms S.E. Walker: I am asking you to explain. Mr J.A. McGINTY: We will in the debate, which we are in the middle of at the moment. I am making the point, which I think the member for Nedlands needs to understand, that the Liberal Party brought in legislation that was in every sense identical to the legislation which is currently before the House and which was recommended by Justice Hammond. Mr E.S. Ripper: Truth in debate as well as truth in sentencing. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Yes. Has the member for Nedlands seen today’s stories on crikey.com.au? She should have a look. I will not entertain the House with the story. Several members interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: There seems to be a view, Mr Speaker - Mr A.J. Carpenter: It is relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is. Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Mr J.A. McGINTY: We will in the debate, which we are in the middle of at the moment. I am making the point, which I think the member for Nedlands needs to understand, that the Liberal Party brought in legislation that was in every sense identical to the legislation which is currently before the House and which was recommended by Justice Hammond. Mr E.S. Ripper: Truth in debate as well as truth in sentencing. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Yes. Has the member for Nedlands seen today’s stories on crikey.com.au? She should have a look. I will not entertain the House with the story. Several members interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: There seems to be a view, Mr Speaker - Mr A.J. Carpenter: It is relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is. Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Mr E.S. Ripper: Truth in debate as well as truth in sentencing. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Yes. Has the member for Nedlands seen today’s stories on crikey.com.au? She should have a look. I will not entertain the House with the story. Several members interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: There seems to be a view, Mr Speaker - Mr A.J. Carpenter: It is relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is. Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Mr J.A. McGINTY: Yes. Has the member for Nedlands seen today’s stories on crikey.com.au? She should have a look. I will not entertain the House with the story. Several members interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: There seems to be a view, Mr Speaker - Mr A.J. Carpenter: It is relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is. Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Several members interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: There seems to be a view, Mr Speaker - Mr A.J. Carpenter: It is relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is. Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Mr J.A. McGINTY: There seems to be a view, Mr Speaker - Mr A.J. Carpenter: It is relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is. Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Mr A.J. Carpenter: It is relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is. Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is. Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! The murmur that is emanating from the Chamber means that I cannot hear the member for Nedlands. I am sure that the Attorney General wishes to hear the member’s question. Ms S.E. WALKER: Thank you, Mr Speaker. Under the sentencing legislation currently before the House, a person sentenced to a six-year term of imprisonment is exposed to having to serve that six-year term until the completion of the parole period at the end of four years. That is, if he offends during the two-year parole period, he is exposed to serving not only the remainder of his parole period, but also the one-third remission. (1) Why does this new sentencing legislation expose an offender who is currently exposed to a six-year term of custody to only a four-year term of custody? (2) Will the Attorney General make the public aware that the Government’s legislation, while designed to give truth in sentencing, in reality will force judges to impose lower terms of imprisonment on serious offenders? Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: (1)-(2) The member for Nedlands has raised the issue of the introduction of an element of truth in sentencing, as recommended by Justice Hammond. Our legislation is identical to legislation introduced by the Liberal Party when it was in government two years ago. There is no difference whatsoever between our legislation and the legislation that was brought to the Parliament by the Liberal Party, passed by both Houses but never proclaimed. Ms S.E. Walker: I am asking you to explain. Mr J.A. McGINTY: We will in the debate, which we are in the middle of at the moment. I am making the point, which I think the member for Nedlands needs to understand, that the Liberal Party brought in legislation that was in every sense identical to the legislation which is currently before the House and which was recommended by Justice Hammond. Mr E.S. Ripper: Truth in debate as well as truth in sentencing. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Yes. Has the member for Nedlands seen today’s stories on crikey.com.au? She should have a look. I will not entertain the House with the story. Several members interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: There seems to be a view, Mr Speaker - Mr A.J. Carpenter: It is relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is. Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
The SPEAKER: Order, members! The murmur that is emanating from the Chamber means that I cannot hear the member for Nedlands. I am sure that the Attorney General wishes to hear the member’s question. Ms S.E. WALKER: Thank you, Mr Speaker. Under the sentencing legislation currently before the House, a person sentenced to a six-year term of imprisonment is exposed to having to serve that six-year term until the completion of the parole period at the end of four years. That is, if he offends during the two-year parole period, he is exposed to serving not only the remainder of his parole period, but also the one-third remission. (1) Why does this new sentencing legislation expose an offender who is currently exposed to a six-year term of custody to only a four-year term of custody? (2) Will the Attorney General make the public aware that the Government’s legislation, while designed to give truth in sentencing, in reality will force judges to impose lower terms of imprisonment on serious offenders? Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: (1)-(2) The member for Nedlands has raised the issue of the introduction of an element of truth in sentencing, as recommended by Justice Hammond. Our legislation is identical to legislation introduced by the Liberal Party when it was in government two years ago. There is no difference whatsoever between our legislation and the legislation that was brought to the Parliament by the Liberal Party, passed by both Houses but never proclaimed. Ms S.E. Walker: I am asking you to explain. Mr J.A. McGINTY: We will in the debate, which we are in the middle of at the moment. I am making the point, which I think the member for Nedlands needs to understand, that the Liberal Party brought in legislation that was in every sense identical to the legislation which is currently before the House and which was recommended by Justice Hammond. Mr E.S. Ripper: Truth in debate as well as truth in sentencing. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Yes. Has the member for Nedlands seen today’s stories on crikey.com.au? She should have a look. I will not entertain the House with the story. Several members interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: There seems to be a view, Mr Speaker - Mr A.J. Carpenter: It is relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is. Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Ms S.E. WALKER: Thank you, Mr Speaker. Under the sentencing legislation currently before the House, a person sentenced to a six-year term of imprisonment is exposed to having to serve that six-year term until the completion of the parole period at the end of four years. That is, if he offends during the two-year parole period, he is exposed to serving not only the remainder of his parole period, but also the one-third remission. (1) Why does this new sentencing legislation expose an offender who is currently exposed to a six-year term of custody to only a four-year term of custody? (2) Will the Attorney General make the public aware that the Government’s legislation, while designed to give truth in sentencing, in reality will force judges to impose lower terms of imprisonment on serious offenders? Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: (1)-(2) The member for Nedlands has raised the issue of the introduction of an element of truth in sentencing, as recommended by Justice Hammond. Our legislation is identical to legislation introduced by the Liberal Party when it was in government two years ago. There is no difference whatsoever between our legislation and the legislation that was brought to the Parliament by the Liberal Party, passed by both Houses but never proclaimed. Ms S.E. Walker: I am asking you to explain. Mr J.A. McGINTY: We will in the debate, which we are in the middle of at the moment. I am making the point, which I think the member for Nedlands needs to understand, that the Liberal Party brought in legislation that was in every sense identical to the legislation which is currently before the House and which was recommended by Justice Hammond. Mr E.S. Ripper: Truth in debate as well as truth in sentencing. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Yes. Has the member for Nedlands seen today’s stories on crikey.com.au? She should have a look. I will not entertain the House with the story. Several members interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: There seems to be a view, Mr Speaker - Mr A.J. Carpenter: It is relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is. Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
(1) Why does this new sentencing legislation expose an offender who is currently exposed to a six-year term of custody to only a four-year term of custody? (2) Will the Attorney General make the public aware that the Government’s legislation, while designed to give truth in sentencing, in reality will force judges to impose lower terms of imprisonment on serious offenders? Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: (1)-(2) The member for Nedlands has raised the issue of the introduction of an element of truth in sentencing, as recommended by Justice Hammond. Our legislation is identical to legislation introduced by the Liberal Party when it was in government two years ago. There is no difference whatsoever between our legislation and the legislation that was brought to the Parliament by the Liberal Party, passed by both Houses but never proclaimed. Ms S.E. Walker: I am asking you to explain. Mr J.A. McGINTY: We will in the debate, which we are in the middle of at the moment. I am making the point, which I think the member for Nedlands needs to understand, that the Liberal Party brought in legislation that was in every sense identical to the legislation which is currently before the House and which was recommended by Justice Hammond. Mr E.S. Ripper: Truth in debate as well as truth in sentencing. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Yes. Has the member for Nedlands seen today’s stories on crikey.com.au? She should have a look. I will not entertain the House with the story. Several members interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: There seems to be a view, Mr Speaker - Mr A.J. Carpenter: It is relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is. Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
(2) Will the Attorney General make the public aware that the Government’s legislation, while designed to give truth in sentencing, in reality will force judges to impose lower terms of imprisonment on serious offenders? Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: (1)-(2) The member for Nedlands has raised the issue of the introduction of an element of truth in sentencing, as recommended by Justice Hammond. Our legislation is identical to legislation introduced by the Liberal Party when it was in government two years ago. There is no difference whatsoever between our legislation and the legislation that was brought to the Parliament by the Liberal Party, passed by both Houses but never proclaimed. Ms S.E. Walker: I am asking you to explain. Mr J.A. McGINTY: We will in the debate, which we are in the middle of at the moment. I am making the point, which I think the member for Nedlands needs to understand, that the Liberal Party brought in legislation that was in every sense identical to the legislation which is currently before the House and which was recommended by Justice Hammond. Mr E.S. Ripper: Truth in debate as well as truth in sentencing. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Yes. Has the member for Nedlands seen today’s stories on crikey.com.au? She should have a look. I will not entertain the House with the story. Several members interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: There seems to be a view, Mr Speaker - Mr A.J. Carpenter: It is relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is. Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Mr J.A. McGINTY replied: (1)-(2) The member for Nedlands has raised the issue of the introduction of an element of truth in sentencing, as recommended by Justice Hammond. Our legislation is identical to legislation introduced by the Liberal Party when it was in government two years ago. There is no difference whatsoever between our legislation and the legislation that was brought to the Parliament by the Liberal Party, passed by both Houses but never proclaimed. Ms S.E. Walker: I am asking you to explain. Mr J.A. McGINTY: We will in the debate, which we are in the middle of at the moment. I am making the point, which I think the member for Nedlands needs to understand, that the Liberal Party brought in legislation that was in every sense identical to the legislation which is currently before the House and which was recommended by Justice Hammond. Mr E.S. Ripper: Truth in debate as well as truth in sentencing. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Yes. Has the member for Nedlands seen today’s stories on crikey.com.au? She should have a look. I will not entertain the House with the story. Several members interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: There seems to be a view, Mr Speaker - Mr A.J. Carpenter: It is relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is. Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
(1)-(2) The member for Nedlands has raised the issue of the introduction of an element of truth in sentencing, as recommended by Justice Hammond. Our legislation is identical to legislation introduced by the Liberal Party when it was in government two years ago. There is no difference whatsoever between our legislation and the legislation that was brought to the Parliament by the Liberal Party, passed by both Houses but never proclaimed. Ms S.E. Walker: I am asking you to explain. Mr J.A. McGINTY: We will in the debate, which we are in the middle of at the moment. I am making the point, which I think the member for Nedlands needs to understand, that the Liberal Party brought in legislation that was in every sense identical to the legislation which is currently before the House and which was recommended by Justice Hammond. Mr E.S. Ripper: Truth in debate as well as truth in sentencing. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Yes. Has the member for Nedlands seen today’s stories on crikey.com.au? She should have a look. I will not entertain the House with the story. Several members interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: There seems to be a view, Mr Speaker - Mr A.J. Carpenter: It is relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is. Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Ms S.E. Walker: I am asking you to explain. Mr J.A. McGINTY: We will in the debate, which we are in the middle of at the moment. I am making the point, which I think the member for Nedlands needs to understand, that the Liberal Party brought in legislation that was in every sense identical to the legislation which is currently before the House and which was recommended by Justice Hammond. Mr E.S. Ripper: Truth in debate as well as truth in sentencing. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Yes. Has the member for Nedlands seen today’s stories on crikey.com.au? She should have a look. I will not entertain the House with the story. Several members interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: There seems to be a view, Mr Speaker - Mr A.J. Carpenter: It is relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is. Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Mr J.A. McGINTY: We will in the debate, which we are in the middle of at the moment. I am making the point, which I think the member for Nedlands needs to understand, that the Liberal Party brought in legislation that was in every sense identical to the legislation which is currently before the House and which was recommended by Justice Hammond. Mr E.S. Ripper: Truth in debate as well as truth in sentencing. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Yes. Has the member for Nedlands seen today’s stories on crikey.com.au? She should have a look. I will not entertain the House with the story. Several members interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: There seems to be a view, Mr Speaker - Mr A.J. Carpenter: It is relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is. Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Mr E.S. Ripper: Truth in debate as well as truth in sentencing. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Yes. Has the member for Nedlands seen today’s stories on crikey.com.au? She should have a look. I will not entertain the House with the story. Several members interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: There seems to be a view, Mr Speaker - Mr A.J. Carpenter: It is relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is. Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Mr J.A. McGINTY: Yes. Has the member for Nedlands seen today’s stories on crikey.com.au? She should have a look. I will not entertain the House with the story. Several members interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: There seems to be a view, Mr Speaker - Mr A.J. Carpenter: It is relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is. Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Several members interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: There seems to be a view, Mr Speaker - Mr A.J. Carpenter: It is relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is. Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Mr J.A. McGINTY: There seems to be a view, Mr Speaker - Mr A.J. Carpenter: It is relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is. Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Mr A.J. Carpenter: It is relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is. Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is. Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Mr A.J. Carpenter: We heard all about relevance last night. This will be relevant. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Mr J.A. McGINTY: Crikey.com.au is something that I know a number of people who are interested in politics read avidly. Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Mrs C.L. Edwardes interjected. Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Mr J.A. McGINTY: Stephen Mayne, who is the proprietor of crikey.com.au, was, of course, an adviser to Geoff Kennett. Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Dr G.I. Gallop: Aren’t a few articles written from the Blue Duck Cafe? Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Mr J.A. McGINTY: This might be one of them, but I am not sure. I am not sure whether the member for Nedlands has seen this article. It is quite an extensive story about her. Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Several members interjected. Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Mr C.J. Barnett: Is this appropriate, Mr Speaker? Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
Mr J.A. McGINTY: It is probably as appropriate as the question that was asked. In the light of the question from the Leader of the Opposition, I urge members to look at the article. It might throw a little light on the member for Nedlands and the role she has played in the past.
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