A parliamentary question asks if a public disagreement by Mr. Riebeling with the Government was sanctioned by higher authorities. The Premier's representative dismisses the assertion as 'far-fetched'.

AnsweredQoN 1093Legislative Council
Asked
25 November 2004
Portfolio
Leader of the House representing the Premier

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It is asserted in today’s The West Australian by Mr Robert Taylor - It wouldn’t be too far fetched to suggest that Mr Riebeling’s uncharacteristic public break with his Government was sanctioned from on high. Is this correct; if it is not, what is correct? Hon KIM CHANCE

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I thank the Leader of the Opposition for maintaining his sense of humour. The answer is that the assertion is far-fetched.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for maintaining his sense of humour. The answer is that the assertion is far-fetched.
I thank the Leader of the Opposition for maintaining his sense of humour. The answer is that the assertion is far-fetched.

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