❓ Question alleges a Labor minister leaked confidential cabinet information to lobbyists. The Premier avoids a direct answer, instead attacking the questioner's past conduct and raising historical issues.
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NORM MARLBOROUGH - CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION TO BRIAN BURKE OR JULIAN GRILL
I refer to the disgraced former Minister for Small Business, the man the Premier accepted into cabinet, who was commonly referred to by Labor members of Parliament as “6NM” because he allegedly broadcast everything he heard. (1) Did Norm Marlborough provide confidential cabinet information to Brian Burke or Julian Grill? (2) Have any other cabinet members provided confidential information to Brian Burke or Julian Grill? Mr A.J. CARPENTER
I refer to the disgraced former Minister for Small Business, the man the Premier accepted into cabinet, who was commonly referred to by Labor members of Parliament as “6NM” because he allegedly broadcast everything he heard. (1) Did Norm Marlborough provide confidential cabinet information to Brian Burke or Julian Grill? (2) Have any other cabinet members provided confidential information to Brian Burke or Julian Grill? Mr A.J. CARPENTER
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(1)-(2) The Deputy Leader of the Opposition who asks the question is breathtaking in his audacity, not to mention his hypocrisy. Mr T. Buswell : It is a very simple question, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will give a very simple answer. The Deputy Leader of the Opposition sat in a car in the car park - Mr C.J. Barnett : That is not the issue. How deep is the corruption in the Labor Party? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Will somebody do some research and find out when was the last time that the member for Cottesloe had the guts to get on his feet to ask a question? I do not remember it. The little guy sits there barking away like a rabid dog, smiling and snapping, but he does not get up on his feet. I notice that he turns to everybody else on the other side and tells them to shut up. He tells grown men on the backbenches to shut up. If he wants to ask a question, he should get on his feet. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Was the member for Avon talking sometime recently about parliamentary standards? Mr M.W. Trenorden : Yes, and I think you should rise to the occasion, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for the Palace of Versailles’ hall of mirrors should look first at the mirror in his bedroom. Let me answer the question by saying this: the member for Vasse sat in the car park - Mr T. Buswell : This is not about me; this is about your ministers. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Mr Speaker, one gets the feeling that they do not want to talk about this bit. Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
(1) Did Norm Marlborough provide confidential cabinet information to Brian Burke or Julian Grill? (2) Have any other cabinet members provided confidential information to Brian Burke or Julian Grill? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: (1)-(2) The Deputy Leader of the Opposition who asks the question is breathtaking in his audacity, not to mention his hypocrisy. Mr T. Buswell : It is a very simple question, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will give a very simple answer. The Deputy Leader of the Opposition sat in a car in the car park - Mr C.J. Barnett : That is not the issue. How deep is the corruption in the Labor Party? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Will somebody do some research and find out when was the last time that the member for Cottesloe had the guts to get on his feet to ask a question? I do not remember it. The little guy sits there barking away like a rabid dog, smiling and snapping, but he does not get up on his feet. I notice that he turns to everybody else on the other side and tells them to shut up. He tells grown men on the backbenches to shut up. If he wants to ask a question, he should get on his feet. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Was the member for Avon talking sometime recently about parliamentary standards? Mr M.W. Trenorden : Yes, and I think you should rise to the occasion, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for the Palace of Versailles’ hall of mirrors should look first at the mirror in his bedroom. Let me answer the question by saying this: the member for Vasse sat in the car park - Mr T. Buswell : This is not about me; this is about your ministers. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Mr Speaker, one gets the feeling that they do not want to talk about this bit. Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
(2) Have any other cabinet members provided confidential information to Brian Burke or Julian Grill? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: (1)-(2) The Deputy Leader of the Opposition who asks the question is breathtaking in his audacity, not to mention his hypocrisy. Mr T. Buswell : It is a very simple question, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will give a very simple answer. The Deputy Leader of the Opposition sat in a car in the car park - Mr C.J. Barnett : That is not the issue. How deep is the corruption in the Labor Party? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Will somebody do some research and find out when was the last time that the member for Cottesloe had the guts to get on his feet to ask a question? I do not remember it. The little guy sits there barking away like a rabid dog, smiling and snapping, but he does not get up on his feet. I notice that he turns to everybody else on the other side and tells them to shut up. He tells grown men on the backbenches to shut up. If he wants to ask a question, he should get on his feet. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Was the member for Avon talking sometime recently about parliamentary standards? Mr M.W. Trenorden : Yes, and I think you should rise to the occasion, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for the Palace of Versailles’ hall of mirrors should look first at the mirror in his bedroom. Let me answer the question by saying this: the member for Vasse sat in the car park - Mr T. Buswell : This is not about me; this is about your ministers. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Mr Speaker, one gets the feeling that they do not want to talk about this bit. Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: (1)-(2) The Deputy Leader of the Opposition who asks the question is breathtaking in his audacity, not to mention his hypocrisy. Mr T. Buswell : It is a very simple question, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will give a very simple answer. The Deputy Leader of the Opposition sat in a car in the car park - Mr C.J. Barnett : That is not the issue. How deep is the corruption in the Labor Party? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Will somebody do some research and find out when was the last time that the member for Cottesloe had the guts to get on his feet to ask a question? I do not remember it. The little guy sits there barking away like a rabid dog, smiling and snapping, but he does not get up on his feet. I notice that he turns to everybody else on the other side and tells them to shut up. He tells grown men on the backbenches to shut up. If he wants to ask a question, he should get on his feet. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Was the member for Avon talking sometime recently about parliamentary standards? Mr M.W. Trenorden : Yes, and I think you should rise to the occasion, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for the Palace of Versailles’ hall of mirrors should look first at the mirror in his bedroom. Let me answer the question by saying this: the member for Vasse sat in the car park - Mr T. Buswell : This is not about me; this is about your ministers. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Mr Speaker, one gets the feeling that they do not want to talk about this bit. Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
(1)-(2) The Deputy Leader of the Opposition who asks the question is breathtaking in his audacity, not to mention his hypocrisy. Mr T. Buswell : It is a very simple question, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will give a very simple answer. The Deputy Leader of the Opposition sat in a car in the car park - Mr C.J. Barnett : That is not the issue. How deep is the corruption in the Labor Party? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Will somebody do some research and find out when was the last time that the member for Cottesloe had the guts to get on his feet to ask a question? I do not remember it. The little guy sits there barking away like a rabid dog, smiling and snapping, but he does not get up on his feet. I notice that he turns to everybody else on the other side and tells them to shut up. He tells grown men on the backbenches to shut up. If he wants to ask a question, he should get on his feet. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Was the member for Avon talking sometime recently about parliamentary standards? Mr M.W. Trenorden : Yes, and I think you should rise to the occasion, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for the Palace of Versailles’ hall of mirrors should look first at the mirror in his bedroom. Let me answer the question by saying this: the member for Vasse sat in the car park - Mr T. Buswell : This is not about me; this is about your ministers. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Mr Speaker, one gets the feeling that they do not want to talk about this bit. Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Mr T. Buswell : It is a very simple question, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will give a very simple answer. The Deputy Leader of the Opposition sat in a car in the car park - Mr C.J. Barnett : That is not the issue. How deep is the corruption in the Labor Party? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Will somebody do some research and find out when was the last time that the member for Cottesloe had the guts to get on his feet to ask a question? I do not remember it. The little guy sits there barking away like a rabid dog, smiling and snapping, but he does not get up on his feet. I notice that he turns to everybody else on the other side and tells them to shut up. He tells grown men on the backbenches to shut up. If he wants to ask a question, he should get on his feet. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Was the member for Avon talking sometime recently about parliamentary standards? Mr M.W. Trenorden : Yes, and I think you should rise to the occasion, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for the Palace of Versailles’ hall of mirrors should look first at the mirror in his bedroom. Let me answer the question by saying this: the member for Vasse sat in the car park - Mr T. Buswell : This is not about me; this is about your ministers. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Mr Speaker, one gets the feeling that they do not want to talk about this bit. Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will give a very simple answer. The Deputy Leader of the Opposition sat in a car in the car park - Mr C.J. Barnett : That is not the issue. How deep is the corruption in the Labor Party? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Will somebody do some research and find out when was the last time that the member for Cottesloe had the guts to get on his feet to ask a question? I do not remember it. The little guy sits there barking away like a rabid dog, smiling and snapping, but he does not get up on his feet. I notice that he turns to everybody else on the other side and tells them to shut up. He tells grown men on the backbenches to shut up. If he wants to ask a question, he should get on his feet. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Was the member for Avon talking sometime recently about parliamentary standards? Mr M.W. Trenorden : Yes, and I think you should rise to the occasion, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for the Palace of Versailles’ hall of mirrors should look first at the mirror in his bedroom. Let me answer the question by saying this: the member for Vasse sat in the car park - Mr T. Buswell : This is not about me; this is about your ministers. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Mr Speaker, one gets the feeling that they do not want to talk about this bit. Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Mr C.J. Barnett : That is not the issue. How deep is the corruption in the Labor Party? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Will somebody do some research and find out when was the last time that the member for Cottesloe had the guts to get on his feet to ask a question? I do not remember it. The little guy sits there barking away like a rabid dog, smiling and snapping, but he does not get up on his feet. I notice that he turns to everybody else on the other side and tells them to shut up. He tells grown men on the backbenches to shut up. If he wants to ask a question, he should get on his feet. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Was the member for Avon talking sometime recently about parliamentary standards? Mr M.W. Trenorden : Yes, and I think you should rise to the occasion, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for the Palace of Versailles’ hall of mirrors should look first at the mirror in his bedroom. Let me answer the question by saying this: the member for Vasse sat in the car park - Mr T. Buswell : This is not about me; this is about your ministers. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Mr Speaker, one gets the feeling that they do not want to talk about this bit. Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Will somebody do some research and find out when was the last time that the member for Cottesloe had the guts to get on his feet to ask a question? I do not remember it. The little guy sits there barking away like a rabid dog, smiling and snapping, but he does not get up on his feet. I notice that he turns to everybody else on the other side and tells them to shut up. He tells grown men on the backbenches to shut up. If he wants to ask a question, he should get on his feet. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Was the member for Avon talking sometime recently about parliamentary standards? Mr M.W. Trenorden : Yes, and I think you should rise to the occasion, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for the Palace of Versailles’ hall of mirrors should look first at the mirror in his bedroom. Let me answer the question by saying this: the member for Vasse sat in the car park - Mr T. Buswell : This is not about me; this is about your ministers. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Mr Speaker, one gets the feeling that they do not want to talk about this bit. Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Was the member for Avon talking sometime recently about parliamentary standards? Mr M.W. Trenorden : Yes, and I think you should rise to the occasion, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for the Palace of Versailles’ hall of mirrors should look first at the mirror in his bedroom. Let me answer the question by saying this: the member for Vasse sat in the car park - Mr T. Buswell : This is not about me; this is about your ministers. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Mr Speaker, one gets the feeling that they do not want to talk about this bit. Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
The SPEAKER : Order! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Was the member for Avon talking sometime recently about parliamentary standards? Mr M.W. Trenorden : Yes, and I think you should rise to the occasion, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for the Palace of Versailles’ hall of mirrors should look first at the mirror in his bedroom. Let me answer the question by saying this: the member for Vasse sat in the car park - Mr T. Buswell : This is not about me; this is about your ministers. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Mr Speaker, one gets the feeling that they do not want to talk about this bit. Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Was the member for Avon talking sometime recently about parliamentary standards? Mr M.W. Trenorden : Yes, and I think you should rise to the occasion, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for the Palace of Versailles’ hall of mirrors should look first at the mirror in his bedroom. Let me answer the question by saying this: the member for Vasse sat in the car park - Mr T. Buswell : This is not about me; this is about your ministers. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Mr Speaker, one gets the feeling that they do not want to talk about this bit. Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Mr M.W. Trenorden : Yes, and I think you should rise to the occasion, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for the Palace of Versailles’ hall of mirrors should look first at the mirror in his bedroom. Let me answer the question by saying this: the member for Vasse sat in the car park - Mr T. Buswell : This is not about me; this is about your ministers. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Mr Speaker, one gets the feeling that they do not want to talk about this bit. Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for the Palace of Versailles’ hall of mirrors should look first at the mirror in his bedroom. Let me answer the question by saying this: the member for Vasse sat in the car park - Mr T. Buswell : This is not about me; this is about your ministers. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Mr Speaker, one gets the feeling that they do not want to talk about this bit. Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Mr T. Buswell : This is not about me; this is about your ministers. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Mr Speaker, one gets the feeling that they do not want to talk about this bit. Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Mr Speaker, one gets the feeling that they do not want to talk about this bit. Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
(1) Did Norm Marlborough provide confidential cabinet information to Brian Burke or Julian Grill? (2) Have any other cabinet members provided confidential information to Brian Burke or Julian Grill? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: (1)-(2) The Deputy Leader of the Opposition who asks the question is breathtaking in his audacity, not to mention his hypocrisy. Mr T. Buswell : It is a very simple question, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will give a very simple answer. The Deputy Leader of the Opposition sat in a car in the car park - Mr C.J. Barnett : That is not the issue. How deep is the corruption in the Labor Party? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Will somebody do some research and find out when was the last time that the member for Cottesloe had the guts to get on his feet to ask a question? I do not remember it. The little guy sits there barking away like a rabid dog, smiling and snapping, but he does not get up on his feet. I notice that he turns to everybody else on the other side and tells them to shut up. He tells grown men on the backbenches to shut up. If he wants to ask a question, he should get on his feet. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Was the member for Avon talking sometime recently about parliamentary standards? Mr M.W. Trenorden : Yes, and I think you should rise to the occasion, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for the Palace of Versailles’ hall of mirrors should look first at the mirror in his bedroom. Let me answer the question by saying this: the member for Vasse sat in the car park - Mr T. Buswell : This is not about me; this is about your ministers. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Mr Speaker, one gets the feeling that they do not want to talk about this bit. Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
(2) Have any other cabinet members provided confidential information to Brian Burke or Julian Grill? Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: (1)-(2) The Deputy Leader of the Opposition who asks the question is breathtaking in his audacity, not to mention his hypocrisy. Mr T. Buswell : It is a very simple question, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will give a very simple answer. The Deputy Leader of the Opposition sat in a car in the car park - Mr C.J. Barnett : That is not the issue. How deep is the corruption in the Labor Party? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Will somebody do some research and find out when was the last time that the member for Cottesloe had the guts to get on his feet to ask a question? I do not remember it. The little guy sits there barking away like a rabid dog, smiling and snapping, but he does not get up on his feet. I notice that he turns to everybody else on the other side and tells them to shut up. He tells grown men on the backbenches to shut up. If he wants to ask a question, he should get on his feet. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Was the member for Avon talking sometime recently about parliamentary standards? Mr M.W. Trenorden : Yes, and I think you should rise to the occasion, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for the Palace of Versailles’ hall of mirrors should look first at the mirror in his bedroom. Let me answer the question by saying this: the member for Vasse sat in the car park - Mr T. Buswell : This is not about me; this is about your ministers. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Mr Speaker, one gets the feeling that they do not want to talk about this bit. Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER replied: (1)-(2) The Deputy Leader of the Opposition who asks the question is breathtaking in his audacity, not to mention his hypocrisy. Mr T. Buswell : It is a very simple question, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will give a very simple answer. The Deputy Leader of the Opposition sat in a car in the car park - Mr C.J. Barnett : That is not the issue. How deep is the corruption in the Labor Party? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Will somebody do some research and find out when was the last time that the member for Cottesloe had the guts to get on his feet to ask a question? I do not remember it. The little guy sits there barking away like a rabid dog, smiling and snapping, but he does not get up on his feet. I notice that he turns to everybody else on the other side and tells them to shut up. He tells grown men on the backbenches to shut up. If he wants to ask a question, he should get on his feet. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Was the member for Avon talking sometime recently about parliamentary standards? Mr M.W. Trenorden : Yes, and I think you should rise to the occasion, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for the Palace of Versailles’ hall of mirrors should look first at the mirror in his bedroom. Let me answer the question by saying this: the member for Vasse sat in the car park - Mr T. Buswell : This is not about me; this is about your ministers. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Mr Speaker, one gets the feeling that they do not want to talk about this bit. Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
(1)-(2) The Deputy Leader of the Opposition who asks the question is breathtaking in his audacity, not to mention his hypocrisy. Mr T. Buswell : It is a very simple question, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will give a very simple answer. The Deputy Leader of the Opposition sat in a car in the car park - Mr C.J. Barnett : That is not the issue. How deep is the corruption in the Labor Party? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Will somebody do some research and find out when was the last time that the member for Cottesloe had the guts to get on his feet to ask a question? I do not remember it. The little guy sits there barking away like a rabid dog, smiling and snapping, but he does not get up on his feet. I notice that he turns to everybody else on the other side and tells them to shut up. He tells grown men on the backbenches to shut up. If he wants to ask a question, he should get on his feet. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Was the member for Avon talking sometime recently about parliamentary standards? Mr M.W. Trenorden : Yes, and I think you should rise to the occasion, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for the Palace of Versailles’ hall of mirrors should look first at the mirror in his bedroom. Let me answer the question by saying this: the member for Vasse sat in the car park - Mr T. Buswell : This is not about me; this is about your ministers. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Mr Speaker, one gets the feeling that they do not want to talk about this bit. Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Mr T. Buswell : It is a very simple question, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will give a very simple answer. The Deputy Leader of the Opposition sat in a car in the car park - Mr C.J. Barnett : That is not the issue. How deep is the corruption in the Labor Party? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Will somebody do some research and find out when was the last time that the member for Cottesloe had the guts to get on his feet to ask a question? I do not remember it. The little guy sits there barking away like a rabid dog, smiling and snapping, but he does not get up on his feet. I notice that he turns to everybody else on the other side and tells them to shut up. He tells grown men on the backbenches to shut up. If he wants to ask a question, he should get on his feet. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Was the member for Avon talking sometime recently about parliamentary standards? Mr M.W. Trenorden : Yes, and I think you should rise to the occasion, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for the Palace of Versailles’ hall of mirrors should look first at the mirror in his bedroom. Let me answer the question by saying this: the member for Vasse sat in the car park - Mr T. Buswell : This is not about me; this is about your ministers. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Mr Speaker, one gets the feeling that they do not want to talk about this bit. Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will give a very simple answer. The Deputy Leader of the Opposition sat in a car in the car park - Mr C.J. Barnett : That is not the issue. How deep is the corruption in the Labor Party? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Will somebody do some research and find out when was the last time that the member for Cottesloe had the guts to get on his feet to ask a question? I do not remember it. The little guy sits there barking away like a rabid dog, smiling and snapping, but he does not get up on his feet. I notice that he turns to everybody else on the other side and tells them to shut up. He tells grown men on the backbenches to shut up. If he wants to ask a question, he should get on his feet. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Was the member for Avon talking sometime recently about parliamentary standards? Mr M.W. Trenorden : Yes, and I think you should rise to the occasion, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for the Palace of Versailles’ hall of mirrors should look first at the mirror in his bedroom. Let me answer the question by saying this: the member for Vasse sat in the car park - Mr T. Buswell : This is not about me; this is about your ministers. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Mr Speaker, one gets the feeling that they do not want to talk about this bit. Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Mr C.J. Barnett : That is not the issue. How deep is the corruption in the Labor Party? Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Will somebody do some research and find out when was the last time that the member for Cottesloe had the guts to get on his feet to ask a question? I do not remember it. The little guy sits there barking away like a rabid dog, smiling and snapping, but he does not get up on his feet. I notice that he turns to everybody else on the other side and tells them to shut up. He tells grown men on the backbenches to shut up. If he wants to ask a question, he should get on his feet. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Was the member for Avon talking sometime recently about parliamentary standards? Mr M.W. Trenorden : Yes, and I think you should rise to the occasion, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for the Palace of Versailles’ hall of mirrors should look first at the mirror in his bedroom. Let me answer the question by saying this: the member for Vasse sat in the car park - Mr T. Buswell : This is not about me; this is about your ministers. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Mr Speaker, one gets the feeling that they do not want to talk about this bit. Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Will somebody do some research and find out when was the last time that the member for Cottesloe had the guts to get on his feet to ask a question? I do not remember it. The little guy sits there barking away like a rabid dog, smiling and snapping, but he does not get up on his feet. I notice that he turns to everybody else on the other side and tells them to shut up. He tells grown men on the backbenches to shut up. If he wants to ask a question, he should get on his feet. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Was the member for Avon talking sometime recently about parliamentary standards? Mr M.W. Trenorden : Yes, and I think you should rise to the occasion, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for the Palace of Versailles’ hall of mirrors should look first at the mirror in his bedroom. Let me answer the question by saying this: the member for Vasse sat in the car park - Mr T. Buswell : This is not about me; this is about your ministers. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Mr Speaker, one gets the feeling that they do not want to talk about this bit. Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Was the member for Avon talking sometime recently about parliamentary standards? Mr M.W. Trenorden : Yes, and I think you should rise to the occasion, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for the Palace of Versailles’ hall of mirrors should look first at the mirror in his bedroom. Let me answer the question by saying this: the member for Vasse sat in the car park - Mr T. Buswell : This is not about me; this is about your ministers. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Mr Speaker, one gets the feeling that they do not want to talk about this bit. Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
The SPEAKER : Order! Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Was the member for Avon talking sometime recently about parliamentary standards? Mr M.W. Trenorden : Yes, and I think you should rise to the occasion, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for the Palace of Versailles’ hall of mirrors should look first at the mirror in his bedroom. Let me answer the question by saying this: the member for Vasse sat in the car park - Mr T. Buswell : This is not about me; this is about your ministers. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Mr Speaker, one gets the feeling that they do not want to talk about this bit. Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Was the member for Avon talking sometime recently about parliamentary standards? Mr M.W. Trenorden : Yes, and I think you should rise to the occasion, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for the Palace of Versailles’ hall of mirrors should look first at the mirror in his bedroom. Let me answer the question by saying this: the member for Vasse sat in the car park - Mr T. Buswell : This is not about me; this is about your ministers. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Mr Speaker, one gets the feeling that they do not want to talk about this bit. Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Mr M.W. Trenorden : Yes, and I think you should rise to the occasion, Premier. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for the Palace of Versailles’ hall of mirrors should look first at the mirror in his bedroom. Let me answer the question by saying this: the member for Vasse sat in the car park - Mr T. Buswell : This is not about me; this is about your ministers. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Mr Speaker, one gets the feeling that they do not want to talk about this bit. Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for the Palace of Versailles’ hall of mirrors should look first at the mirror in his bedroom. Let me answer the question by saying this: the member for Vasse sat in the car park - Mr T. Buswell : This is not about me; this is about your ministers. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Mr Speaker, one gets the feeling that they do not want to talk about this bit. Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Mr T. Buswell : This is not about me; this is about your ministers. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Mr Speaker, one gets the feeling that they do not want to talk about this bit. Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : Mr Speaker, one gets the feeling that they do not want to talk about this bit. Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Several members interjected. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : I will answer the question in another way. If the member for Vasse has any evidence of leaks of cabinet documents that he can provide to me, any member on this side of the house or the Corruption and Crime Commission - Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
The SPEAKER : Order! I call the member for Murdoch to order for the first time. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : If he can provide that evidence, he should feel free to do so. Anybody who has any understanding or knowledge of politics knows that, not necessarily in our situation, but from time to time leaks have occurred in cabinet. I wonder if any leaks occurred while the opposition was in government and what action the responsible minister took. That is right! Does the member for Cottesloe remember 1997, I think it was, when he attempted to introduce into cabinet the idea of getting rid of the uniform tariff, the minute of which was somehow leaked? The National Party was against it. I wonder whether Richard Court should have resigned because he allowed members of the National Party into cabinet and they then, it might be assumed, leaked that cabinet minute because they opposed the intent. Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Mr M.W. Trenorden : You are under the microscope, not us. Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
Mr A.J. CARPENTER : The member for Avon could not fit under a microscope. What action did the relevant minister take at the time? The member for Avon is not paying any attention now. I suspect that the time of the member for Vasse at the CCC is not over. When he returns to the CCC, he might be able to pass on any relevant information that he might have.
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