❓ Opposition questions the Treasurer's lack of transparency regarding the proposed sale of Western Power, leading to a heated exchange and withdrawal of a remark. The Treasurer defends the government's approach, citing the need for careful consideration and future capital funding.
AnsweredQoN 881Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
ASSET SALES — WESTERN POWER
881. Mr M. McGOWAN to the Treasurer:
I have a supplementary question. If
the Treasurer does not intend to allow proper parliamentary scrutiny of his
plan, what does his government have to hide?
881. Mr M. McGOWAN to the Treasurer:
I have a supplementary question. If
the Treasurer does not intend to allow proper parliamentary scrutiny of his
plan, what does his government have to hide?
AnswerView source ↗
Scrutiny! Members opposite have told
a pack of lies in this place and outside this place. Is that scrutiny? Is that
scrutiny?
Withdrawal of Remark
The SPEAKER : I want you to
withdraw that, please.
Dr M.D. NAHAN : I withdraw that
on a technicality: it is knowingly stating the truth.
Several members interjected.
The
SPEAKER : No. Just withdraw it, please.
Dr
M.D. NAHAN : I withdraw.
Questions without
Notice Resumed
The
SPEAKER : I call you for the first time.
Several members interjected.
The
SPEAKER : That is enough! A quick answer through the Chair.
Dr
M.D. NAHAN : The issue that we are facing is of vital importance to Western Australia.
It is an important asset. Also, it is needed to fund the capital needed for
this state's future. It is needed to fund the capital for the future.
We are working through this issue, as we should, carefully and precisely. We
are looking at the issues. We are going to allow members opposite to go out and
run through the electorates with their Electrical Trades Union mates with
misinformation and mistruths, like they did on regulation. We will announce the
decision at a time, in a manner and in a process of our choosing.
a pack of lies in this place and outside this place. Is that scrutiny? Is that
scrutiny?
Withdrawal of Remark
The SPEAKER : I want you to
withdraw that, please.
Dr M.D. NAHAN : I withdraw that
on a technicality: it is knowingly stating the truth.
Several members interjected.
The
SPEAKER : No. Just withdraw it, please.
Dr
M.D. NAHAN : I withdraw.
Questions without
Notice Resumed
The
SPEAKER : I call you for the first time.
Several members interjected.
The
SPEAKER : That is enough! A quick answer through the Chair.
Dr
M.D. NAHAN : The issue that we are facing is of vital importance to Western Australia.
It is an important asset. Also, it is needed to fund the capital needed for
this state's future. It is needed to fund the capital for the future.
We are working through this issue, as we should, carefully and precisely. We
are looking at the issues. We are going to allow members opposite to go out and
run through the electorates with their Electrical Trades Union mates with
misinformation and mistruths, like they did on regulation. We will announce the
decision at a time, in a manner and in a process of our choosing.
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