❓ Barnett asks Gallop about ministers facing allegations in the WA Police Royal Commission. Gallop deflects, accusing the opposition of hypocrisy and engaging in personal attacks.
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This question goes to the heart of accountability in government. (1) Have any of the Premier’s ministers advised him that they have been the subject of adverse allegations made to the Royal Commission Into Whether There Has Been Any Corrupt or Criminal Conduct by Western Australian Police Officers; and if so, on how many occasions has the Premier been told and how often have those ministers been mentioned in the commission? (2) Have any of the Premier’s ministers received written notification from the royal commission about adverse allegations made against them? Dr G.I. GALLOP
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(1)-(2) I think I just answered that question. Opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is it not interesting that the Leader of the Opposition has made his choice? He is in the gutter. Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I use this opportunity to clarify with the Opposition where it is coming from. An allegation against the member for Kingsley was made to in the Wanneroo Inc royal commission. Why did she not stand aside? Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: That was not the question. Why did she not stand aside when those allegations were made? Mr C.J. Barnett: She defended herself in this Parliament, as did others. It was open and public. Dr G.I. GALLOP: We have on the opposition benches people who are literally slithering - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will talk about transparency and the member for Kalgoorlie. Is it true that he is a full-time businessperson in Kalgoorlie? Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
(1) Have any of the Premier’s ministers advised him that they have been the subject of adverse allegations made to the Royal Commission Into Whether There Has Been Any Corrupt or Criminal Conduct by Western Australian Police Officers; and if so, on how many occasions has the Premier been told and how often have those ministers been mentioned in the commission? (2) Have any of the Premier’s ministers received written notification from the royal commission about adverse allegations made against them? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I think I just answered that question. Opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is it not interesting that the Leader of the Opposition has made his choice? He is in the gutter. Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I use this opportunity to clarify with the Opposition where it is coming from. An allegation against the member for Kingsley was made to in the Wanneroo Inc royal commission. Why did she not stand aside? Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: That was not the question. Why did she not stand aside when those allegations were made? Mr C.J. Barnett: She defended herself in this Parliament, as did others. It was open and public. Dr G.I. GALLOP: We have on the opposition benches people who are literally slithering - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will talk about transparency and the member for Kalgoorlie. Is it true that he is a full-time businessperson in Kalgoorlie? Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
(2) Have any of the Premier’s ministers received written notification from the royal commission about adverse allegations made against them? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I think I just answered that question. Opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is it not interesting that the Leader of the Opposition has made his choice? He is in the gutter. Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I use this opportunity to clarify with the Opposition where it is coming from. An allegation against the member for Kingsley was made to in the Wanneroo Inc royal commission. Why did she not stand aside? Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: That was not the question. Why did she not stand aside when those allegations were made? Mr C.J. Barnett: She defended herself in this Parliament, as did others. It was open and public. Dr G.I. GALLOP: We have on the opposition benches people who are literally slithering - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will talk about transparency and the member for Kalgoorlie. Is it true that he is a full-time businessperson in Kalgoorlie? Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I think I just answered that question. Opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is it not interesting that the Leader of the Opposition has made his choice? He is in the gutter. Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I use this opportunity to clarify with the Opposition where it is coming from. An allegation against the member for Kingsley was made to in the Wanneroo Inc royal commission. Why did she not stand aside? Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: That was not the question. Why did she not stand aside when those allegations were made? Mr C.J. Barnett: She defended herself in this Parliament, as did others. It was open and public. Dr G.I. GALLOP: We have on the opposition benches people who are literally slithering - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will talk about transparency and the member for Kalgoorlie. Is it true that he is a full-time businessperson in Kalgoorlie? Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
(1)-(2) I think I just answered that question. Opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is it not interesting that the Leader of the Opposition has made his choice? He is in the gutter. Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I use this opportunity to clarify with the Opposition where it is coming from. An allegation against the member for Kingsley was made to in the Wanneroo Inc royal commission. Why did she not stand aside? Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: That was not the question. Why did she not stand aside when those allegations were made? Mr C.J. Barnett: She defended herself in this Parliament, as did others. It was open and public. Dr G.I. GALLOP: We have on the opposition benches people who are literally slithering - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will talk about transparency and the member for Kalgoorlie. Is it true that he is a full-time businessperson in Kalgoorlie? Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
Opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is it not interesting that the Leader of the Opposition has made his choice? He is in the gutter. Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I use this opportunity to clarify with the Opposition where it is coming from. An allegation against the member for Kingsley was made to in the Wanneroo Inc royal commission. Why did she not stand aside? Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: That was not the question. Why did she not stand aside when those allegations were made? Mr C.J. Barnett: She defended herself in this Parliament, as did others. It was open and public. Dr G.I. GALLOP: We have on the opposition benches people who are literally slithering - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will talk about transparency and the member for Kalgoorlie. Is it true that he is a full-time businessperson in Kalgoorlie? Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is it not interesting that the Leader of the Opposition has made his choice? He is in the gutter. Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I use this opportunity to clarify with the Opposition where it is coming from. An allegation against the member for Kingsley was made to in the Wanneroo Inc royal commission. Why did she not stand aside? Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: That was not the question. Why did she not stand aside when those allegations were made? Mr C.J. Barnett: She defended herself in this Parliament, as did others. It was open and public. Dr G.I. GALLOP: We have on the opposition benches people who are literally slithering - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will talk about transparency and the member for Kalgoorlie. Is it true that he is a full-time businessperson in Kalgoorlie? Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I use this opportunity to clarify with the Opposition where it is coming from. An allegation against the member for Kingsley was made to in the Wanneroo Inc royal commission. Why did she not stand aside? Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: That was not the question. Why did she not stand aside when those allegations were made? Mr C.J. Barnett: She defended herself in this Parliament, as did others. It was open and public. Dr G.I. GALLOP: We have on the opposition benches people who are literally slithering - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will talk about transparency and the member for Kalgoorlie. Is it true that he is a full-time businessperson in Kalgoorlie? Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: I use this opportunity to clarify with the Opposition where it is coming from. An allegation against the member for Kingsley was made to in the Wanneroo Inc royal commission. Why did she not stand aside? Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: That was not the question. Why did she not stand aside when those allegations were made? Mr C.J. Barnett: She defended herself in this Parliament, as did others. It was open and public. Dr G.I. GALLOP: We have on the opposition benches people who are literally slithering - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will talk about transparency and the member for Kalgoorlie. Is it true that he is a full-time businessperson in Kalgoorlie? Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: That was not the question. Why did she not stand aside when those allegations were made? Mr C.J. Barnett: She defended herself in this Parliament, as did others. It was open and public. Dr G.I. GALLOP: We have on the opposition benches people who are literally slithering - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will talk about transparency and the member for Kalgoorlie. Is it true that he is a full-time businessperson in Kalgoorlie? Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: That was not the question. Why did she not stand aside when those allegations were made? Mr C.J. Barnett: She defended herself in this Parliament, as did others. It was open and public. Dr G.I. GALLOP: We have on the opposition benches people who are literally slithering - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will talk about transparency and the member for Kalgoorlie. Is it true that he is a full-time businessperson in Kalgoorlie? Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
Mr C.J. Barnett: She defended herself in this Parliament, as did others. It was open and public. Dr G.I. GALLOP: We have on the opposition benches people who are literally slithering - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will talk about transparency and the member for Kalgoorlie. Is it true that he is a full-time businessperson in Kalgoorlie? Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: We have on the opposition benches people who are literally slithering - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will talk about transparency and the member for Kalgoorlie. Is it true that he is a full-time businessperson in Kalgoorlie? Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will talk about transparency and the member for Kalgoorlie. Is it true that he is a full-time businessperson in Kalgoorlie? Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
The SPEAKER: Member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will talk about transparency and the member for Kalgoorlie. Is it true that he is a full-time businessperson in Kalgoorlie? Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will talk about transparency and the member for Kalgoorlie. Is it true that he is a full-time businessperson in Kalgoorlie? Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
(1) Have any of the Premier’s ministers advised him that they have been the subject of adverse allegations made to the Royal Commission Into Whether There Has Been Any Corrupt or Criminal Conduct by Western Australian Police Officers; and if so, on how many occasions has the Premier been told and how often have those ministers been mentioned in the commission? (2) Have any of the Premier’s ministers received written notification from the royal commission about adverse allegations made against them? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I think I just answered that question. Opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is it not interesting that the Leader of the Opposition has made his choice? He is in the gutter. Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I use this opportunity to clarify with the Opposition where it is coming from. An allegation against the member for Kingsley was made to in the Wanneroo Inc royal commission. Why did she not stand aside? Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: That was not the question. Why did she not stand aside when those allegations were made? Mr C.J. Barnett: She defended herself in this Parliament, as did others. It was open and public. Dr G.I. GALLOP: We have on the opposition benches people who are literally slithering - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will talk about transparency and the member for Kalgoorlie. Is it true that he is a full-time businessperson in Kalgoorlie? Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
(2) Have any of the Premier’s ministers received written notification from the royal commission about adverse allegations made against them? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I think I just answered that question. Opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is it not interesting that the Leader of the Opposition has made his choice? He is in the gutter. Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I use this opportunity to clarify with the Opposition where it is coming from. An allegation against the member for Kingsley was made to in the Wanneroo Inc royal commission. Why did she not stand aside? Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: That was not the question. Why did she not stand aside when those allegations were made? Mr C.J. Barnett: She defended herself in this Parliament, as did others. It was open and public. Dr G.I. GALLOP: We have on the opposition benches people who are literally slithering - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will talk about transparency and the member for Kalgoorlie. Is it true that he is a full-time businessperson in Kalgoorlie? Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I think I just answered that question. Opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is it not interesting that the Leader of the Opposition has made his choice? He is in the gutter. Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I use this opportunity to clarify with the Opposition where it is coming from. An allegation against the member for Kingsley was made to in the Wanneroo Inc royal commission. Why did she not stand aside? Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: That was not the question. Why did she not stand aside when those allegations were made? Mr C.J. Barnett: She defended herself in this Parliament, as did others. It was open and public. Dr G.I. GALLOP: We have on the opposition benches people who are literally slithering - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will talk about transparency and the member for Kalgoorlie. Is it true that he is a full-time businessperson in Kalgoorlie? Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
(1)-(2) I think I just answered that question. Opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is it not interesting that the Leader of the Opposition has made his choice? He is in the gutter. Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I use this opportunity to clarify with the Opposition where it is coming from. An allegation against the member for Kingsley was made to in the Wanneroo Inc royal commission. Why did she not stand aside? Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: That was not the question. Why did she not stand aside when those allegations were made? Mr C.J. Barnett: She defended herself in this Parliament, as did others. It was open and public. Dr G.I. GALLOP: We have on the opposition benches people who are literally slithering - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will talk about transparency and the member for Kalgoorlie. Is it true that he is a full-time businessperson in Kalgoorlie? Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
Opposition members interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is it not interesting that the Leader of the Opposition has made his choice? He is in the gutter. Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I use this opportunity to clarify with the Opposition where it is coming from. An allegation against the member for Kingsley was made to in the Wanneroo Inc royal commission. Why did she not stand aside? Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: That was not the question. Why did she not stand aside when those allegations were made? Mr C.J. Barnett: She defended herself in this Parliament, as did others. It was open and public. Dr G.I. GALLOP: We have on the opposition benches people who are literally slithering - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will talk about transparency and the member for Kalgoorlie. Is it true that he is a full-time businessperson in Kalgoorlie? Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: Is it not interesting that the Leader of the Opposition has made his choice? He is in the gutter. Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I use this opportunity to clarify with the Opposition where it is coming from. An allegation against the member for Kingsley was made to in the Wanneroo Inc royal commission. Why did she not stand aside? Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: That was not the question. Why did she not stand aside when those allegations were made? Mr C.J. Barnett: She defended herself in this Parliament, as did others. It was open and public. Dr G.I. GALLOP: We have on the opposition benches people who are literally slithering - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will talk about transparency and the member for Kalgoorlie. Is it true that he is a full-time businessperson in Kalgoorlie? Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
Mr M.J. Birney interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: I use this opportunity to clarify with the Opposition where it is coming from. An allegation against the member for Kingsley was made to in the Wanneroo Inc royal commission. Why did she not stand aside? Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: That was not the question. Why did she not stand aside when those allegations were made? Mr C.J. Barnett: She defended herself in this Parliament, as did others. It was open and public. Dr G.I. GALLOP: We have on the opposition benches people who are literally slithering - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will talk about transparency and the member for Kalgoorlie. Is it true that he is a full-time businessperson in Kalgoorlie? Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: I use this opportunity to clarify with the Opposition where it is coming from. An allegation against the member for Kingsley was made to in the Wanneroo Inc royal commission. Why did she not stand aside? Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: That was not the question. Why did she not stand aside when those allegations were made? Mr C.J. Barnett: She defended herself in this Parliament, as did others. It was open and public. Dr G.I. GALLOP: We have on the opposition benches people who are literally slithering - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will talk about transparency and the member for Kalgoorlie. Is it true that he is a full-time businessperson in Kalgoorlie? Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
Mr C.J. Barnett interjected. Dr G.I. GALLOP: That was not the question. Why did she not stand aside when those allegations were made? Mr C.J. Barnett: She defended herself in this Parliament, as did others. It was open and public. Dr G.I. GALLOP: We have on the opposition benches people who are literally slithering - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will talk about transparency and the member for Kalgoorlie. Is it true that he is a full-time businessperson in Kalgoorlie? Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: That was not the question. Why did she not stand aside when those allegations were made? Mr C.J. Barnett: She defended herself in this Parliament, as did others. It was open and public. Dr G.I. GALLOP: We have on the opposition benches people who are literally slithering - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will talk about transparency and the member for Kalgoorlie. Is it true that he is a full-time businessperson in Kalgoorlie? Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
Mr C.J. Barnett: She defended herself in this Parliament, as did others. It was open and public. Dr G.I. GALLOP: We have on the opposition benches people who are literally slithering - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will talk about transparency and the member for Kalgoorlie. Is it true that he is a full-time businessperson in Kalgoorlie? Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: We have on the opposition benches people who are literally slithering - Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will talk about transparency and the member for Kalgoorlie. Is it true that he is a full-time businessperson in Kalgoorlie? Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
Mr M.J. Birney interjected. The SPEAKER: Member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will talk about transparency and the member for Kalgoorlie. Is it true that he is a full-time businessperson in Kalgoorlie? Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
The SPEAKER: Member for Kalgoorlie! Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will talk about transparency and the member for Kalgoorlie. Is it true that he is a full-time businessperson in Kalgoorlie? Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: We will talk about transparency and the member for Kalgoorlie. Is it true that he is a full-time businessperson in Kalgoorlie? Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
Mr M.J. Birney: Absolutely not. Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
Dr G.I. GALLOP: If he is not a full-time businessperson, how come he won an award for being a businessperson? Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
Mr M.J. Birney: Gutter rat! Withdrawal of Remark Mr A.J. CARPENTER: I have been listening to the member for Kalgoorlie, and I think the use of the term “gutter rat” is a bit over the top. The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
The SPEAKER: I am sure the member for Kalgoorlie regrets saying that and will withdraw the comment. Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
Mr M.J. BIRNEY: I withdraw. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr G.I. GALLOP: The point I am making is simple: the Opposition came into Parliament and criticised my colleague, the member for Innaloo, when, after being elected to Parliament, he continued to engage in a few cases on the basis of his goodwill towards the battlers of the community. Despite the Opposition saying that the member for Innaloo should not do that, the member for Kalgoorlie has won an award for being a businessperson of merit in Kalgoorlie while serving as a member of Parliament. The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
The Leader of the Opposition said also that when allegations are made against a minister, the minister should step aside. That was not the criteria that the former Government applied. The hypocrisies and contradictions of the Opposition are indicative of where it is at in Western Australian politics: it is in the gutter.
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