❓ Opposition questions the Premier regarding a donation from the Buurabalayji Thalanyji Aboriginal Corporation (BTAC) to the Labor Party, demanding its return to vulnerable people. The Premier deflects, stating the decision was BTAC's and accuses a former National Party leader of similar influence-seeking.
AnsweredQoN 71Legislative Assembly
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BUURABALAYJI THALANYJI ABORIGINAL CORPORATION —MATTHEW
SLACK — LABOR PARTY DONATION
71. Mr Z.R.F. KIRKUP to the Premier:
I have a supplementary question.
Why is the Premier using such pathetic excuses instead of showing real
leadership and giving back the Buurabalayji Thalanyji Aboriginal Corporation
donation to those vulnerable people who need it the most?
Several members interjected.
Mr V.A. Catania interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for
North West Central, I call you for the first and second time.
SLACK — LABOR PARTY DONATION
71. Mr Z.R.F. KIRKUP to the Premier:
I have a supplementary question.
Why is the Premier using such pathetic excuses instead of showing real
leadership and giving back the Buurabalayji Thalanyji Aboriginal Corporation
donation to those vulnerable people who need it the most?
Several members interjected.
Mr V.A. Catania interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for
North West Central, I call you for the first and second time.
AnswerView source ↗
As I understand it, BTAC has made
decisions about donations in relation to a range of areas. That was made by its
board. It is a matter for the organisation itself —
Mr V.A. Catania interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for
North West Central, I call you for a third time.
Mr M. McGOWAN : — as
to what it decides to do. I note, as was outlined yesterday, that Brendon
Grylls, former leader of the National Party, appears to be getting around the
Pilbara —
Mr V.A. Catania interjected.
The SPEAKER : This is your
last warning, member for North West Central.
Mr M. McGOWAN : — according
to The Australian , seeking to influence people with money. I know that
there is another word for that in relation to some of his conduct. I would be
interested to know whether the Nationals WA and the Liberal Party think he
should have been engaged in that conduct. As far as I am aware, BTAC made a decision
by its board in relation to those matters. That is a matter for its board.
decisions about donations in relation to a range of areas. That was made by its
board. It is a matter for the organisation itself —
Mr V.A. Catania interjected.
The SPEAKER : Member for
North West Central, I call you for a third time.
Mr M. McGOWAN : — as
to what it decides to do. I note, as was outlined yesterday, that Brendon
Grylls, former leader of the National Party, appears to be getting around the
Pilbara —
Mr V.A. Catania interjected.
The SPEAKER : This is your
last warning, member for North West Central.
Mr M. McGOWAN : — according
to The Australian , seeking to influence people with money. I know that
there is another word for that in relation to some of his conduct. I would be
interested to know whether the Nationals WA and the Liberal Party think he
should have been engaged in that conduct. As far as I am aware, BTAC made a decision
by its board in relation to those matters. That is a matter for its board.
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