❓ Opposition leader Barnett questions Premier Gallop about a potential cabinet reshuffle, focusing on alleged incompetence of specific ministers. Gallop deflects, highlighting government achievements and opposition disunity.
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Before asking my question, I express my sympathy, and that of the Parliamentary Liberal Party, to the member for Avon on the tragic loss of Brenda Adams, and also to Ms Adams’ family. I refer the Premier to his comments on radio 6PR this morning that signalled his intention to undertake a cabinet reshuffle. (1) Which ministers will be moved from their portfolios as a result of their incompetence? (2) Will the Treasurer lose his portfolio after breaking, for three years in a row, the Government’s promise not to increase taxes, will the Minister for Health lose his portfolio as a result of his inability to fix the health system and will the Minister for Police and Emergency Services lose her portfolio as a result of her failure to recruit an adequate number of police officers? (3) Which lame duck minister does the Premier intend to target? Dr G.I. GALLOP
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(1)-(3) Two types of reshuffle can occur in the Parliament, on either the government or opposition side. One type of reshuffle is forced upon the leader as a result of division and resignation. We have already seen that on the other side of the House, and I am informed that there is more to come. Hon Derrick Tomlinson has resigned his shadow portfolio, and all indications are that he is soon to be followed by Hon Peter Foss. That is a good example of a forced reshuffle resulting from division and dissent in the ranks of the party. On this side of the House the other type of reshuffle is being planned, and that is one that involves a mature reflection on the changes that have occurred within our system of government since we were elected - a very significant change in the organisational structure of government - something that our friends on the Liberal side did not have the capacity to do during the eight years they were in government. We have changed the administrative structure of government and we are now in a position to reflect upon what those changes mean for the ministerial portfolios. As a result, we will make some changes. As well, at certain times in the system of government it is good to give ministers some new challenges to their energies and capacities. I say this without qualification: I am very proud of the work of all the ministers of my Government. They have gained enormous respect in the community for what they have done, and they are performing very well for the people of Western Australia. No ministers will be shifted as a result of incompetence. When I have completed my considerations of and deliberations on the other ministerial portfolios, I will inform the people of Western Australia about the new portfolios that will apply.
I refer the Premier to his comments on radio 6PR this morning that signalled his intention to undertake a cabinet reshuffle. (1) Which ministers will be moved from their portfolios as a result of their incompetence? (2) Will the Treasurer lose his portfolio after breaking, for three years in a row, the Government’s promise not to increase taxes, will the Minister for Health lose his portfolio as a result of his inability to fix the health system and will the Minister for Police and Emergency Services lose her portfolio as a result of her failure to recruit an adequate number of police officers? (3) Which lame duck minister does the Premier intend to target? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) Two types of reshuffle can occur in the Parliament, on either the government or opposition side. One type of reshuffle is forced upon the leader as a result of division and resignation. We have already seen that on the other side of the House, and I am informed that there is more to come. Hon Derrick Tomlinson has resigned his shadow portfolio, and all indications are that he is soon to be followed by Hon Peter Foss. That is a good example of a forced reshuffle resulting from division and dissent in the ranks of the party. On this side of the House the other type of reshuffle is being planned, and that is one that involves a mature reflection on the changes that have occurred within our system of government since we were elected - a very significant change in the organisational structure of government - something that our friends on the Liberal side did not have the capacity to do during the eight years they were in government. We have changed the administrative structure of government and we are now in a position to reflect upon what those changes mean for the ministerial portfolios. As a result, we will make some changes. As well, at certain times in the system of government it is good to give ministers some new challenges to their energies and capacities. I say this without qualification: I am very proud of the work of all the ministers of my Government. They have gained enormous respect in the community for what they have done, and they are performing very well for the people of Western Australia. No ministers will be shifted as a result of incompetence. When I have completed my considerations of and deliberations on the other ministerial portfolios, I will inform the people of Western Australia about the new portfolios that will apply.
(1) Which ministers will be moved from their portfolios as a result of their incompetence? (2) Will the Treasurer lose his portfolio after breaking, for three years in a row, the Government’s promise not to increase taxes, will the Minister for Health lose his portfolio as a result of his inability to fix the health system and will the Minister for Police and Emergency Services lose her portfolio as a result of her failure to recruit an adequate number of police officers? (3) Which lame duck minister does the Premier intend to target? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) Two types of reshuffle can occur in the Parliament, on either the government or opposition side. One type of reshuffle is forced upon the leader as a result of division and resignation. We have already seen that on the other side of the House, and I am informed that there is more to come. Hon Derrick Tomlinson has resigned his shadow portfolio, and all indications are that he is soon to be followed by Hon Peter Foss. That is a good example of a forced reshuffle resulting from division and dissent in the ranks of the party. On this side of the House the other type of reshuffle is being planned, and that is one that involves a mature reflection on the changes that have occurred within our system of government since we were elected - a very significant change in the organisational structure of government - something that our friends on the Liberal side did not have the capacity to do during the eight years they were in government. We have changed the administrative structure of government and we are now in a position to reflect upon what those changes mean for the ministerial portfolios. As a result, we will make some changes. As well, at certain times in the system of government it is good to give ministers some new challenges to their energies and capacities. I say this without qualification: I am very proud of the work of all the ministers of my Government. They have gained enormous respect in the community for what they have done, and they are performing very well for the people of Western Australia. No ministers will be shifted as a result of incompetence. When I have completed my considerations of and deliberations on the other ministerial portfolios, I will inform the people of Western Australia about the new portfolios that will apply.
(2) Will the Treasurer lose his portfolio after breaking, for three years in a row, the Government’s promise not to increase taxes, will the Minister for Health lose his portfolio as a result of his inability to fix the health system and will the Minister for Police and Emergency Services lose her portfolio as a result of her failure to recruit an adequate number of police officers? (3) Which lame duck minister does the Premier intend to target? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) Two types of reshuffle can occur in the Parliament, on either the government or opposition side. One type of reshuffle is forced upon the leader as a result of division and resignation. We have already seen that on the other side of the House, and I am informed that there is more to come. Hon Derrick Tomlinson has resigned his shadow portfolio, and all indications are that he is soon to be followed by Hon Peter Foss. That is a good example of a forced reshuffle resulting from division and dissent in the ranks of the party. On this side of the House the other type of reshuffle is being planned, and that is one that involves a mature reflection on the changes that have occurred within our system of government since we were elected - a very significant change in the organisational structure of government - something that our friends on the Liberal side did not have the capacity to do during the eight years they were in government. We have changed the administrative structure of government and we are now in a position to reflect upon what those changes mean for the ministerial portfolios. As a result, we will make some changes. As well, at certain times in the system of government it is good to give ministers some new challenges to their energies and capacities. I say this without qualification: I am very proud of the work of all the ministers of my Government. They have gained enormous respect in the community for what they have done, and they are performing very well for the people of Western Australia. No ministers will be shifted as a result of incompetence. When I have completed my considerations of and deliberations on the other ministerial portfolios, I will inform the people of Western Australia about the new portfolios that will apply.
(3) Which lame duck minister does the Premier intend to target? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) Two types of reshuffle can occur in the Parliament, on either the government or opposition side. One type of reshuffle is forced upon the leader as a result of division and resignation. We have already seen that on the other side of the House, and I am informed that there is more to come. Hon Derrick Tomlinson has resigned his shadow portfolio, and all indications are that he is soon to be followed by Hon Peter Foss. That is a good example of a forced reshuffle resulting from division and dissent in the ranks of the party. On this side of the House the other type of reshuffle is being planned, and that is one that involves a mature reflection on the changes that have occurred within our system of government since we were elected - a very significant change in the organisational structure of government - something that our friends on the Liberal side did not have the capacity to do during the eight years they were in government. We have changed the administrative structure of government and we are now in a position to reflect upon what those changes mean for the ministerial portfolios. As a result, we will make some changes. As well, at certain times in the system of government it is good to give ministers some new challenges to their energies and capacities. I say this without qualification: I am very proud of the work of all the ministers of my Government. They have gained enormous respect in the community for what they have done, and they are performing very well for the people of Western Australia. No ministers will be shifted as a result of incompetence. When I have completed my considerations of and deliberations on the other ministerial portfolios, I will inform the people of Western Australia about the new portfolios that will apply.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) Two types of reshuffle can occur in the Parliament, on either the government or opposition side. One type of reshuffle is forced upon the leader as a result of division and resignation. We have already seen that on the other side of the House, and I am informed that there is more to come. Hon Derrick Tomlinson has resigned his shadow portfolio, and all indications are that he is soon to be followed by Hon Peter Foss. That is a good example of a forced reshuffle resulting from division and dissent in the ranks of the party. On this side of the House the other type of reshuffle is being planned, and that is one that involves a mature reflection on the changes that have occurred within our system of government since we were elected - a very significant change in the organisational structure of government - something that our friends on the Liberal side did not have the capacity to do during the eight years they were in government. We have changed the administrative structure of government and we are now in a position to reflect upon what those changes mean for the ministerial portfolios. As a result, we will make some changes. As well, at certain times in the system of government it is good to give ministers some new challenges to their energies and capacities. I say this without qualification: I am very proud of the work of all the ministers of my Government. They have gained enormous respect in the community for what they have done, and they are performing very well for the people of Western Australia. No ministers will be shifted as a result of incompetence. When I have completed my considerations of and deliberations on the other ministerial portfolios, I will inform the people of Western Australia about the new portfolios that will apply.
(1)-(3) Two types of reshuffle can occur in the Parliament, on either the government or opposition side. One type of reshuffle is forced upon the leader as a result of division and resignation. We have already seen that on the other side of the House, and I am informed that there is more to come. Hon Derrick Tomlinson has resigned his shadow portfolio, and all indications are that he is soon to be followed by Hon Peter Foss. That is a good example of a forced reshuffle resulting from division and dissent in the ranks of the party. On this side of the House the other type of reshuffle is being planned, and that is one that involves a mature reflection on the changes that have occurred within our system of government since we were elected - a very significant change in the organisational structure of government - something that our friends on the Liberal side did not have the capacity to do during the eight years they were in government. We have changed the administrative structure of government and we are now in a position to reflect upon what those changes mean for the ministerial portfolios. As a result, we will make some changes. As well, at certain times in the system of government it is good to give ministers some new challenges to their energies and capacities. I say this without qualification: I am very proud of the work of all the ministers of my Government. They have gained enormous respect in the community for what they have done, and they are performing very well for the people of Western Australia. No ministers will be shifted as a result of incompetence. When I have completed my considerations of and deliberations on the other ministerial portfolios, I will inform the people of Western Australia about the new portfolios that will apply.
I say this without qualification: I am very proud of the work of all the ministers of my Government. They have gained enormous respect in the community for what they have done, and they are performing very well for the people of Western Australia. No ministers will be shifted as a result of incompetence. When I have completed my considerations of and deliberations on the other ministerial portfolios, I will inform the people of Western Australia about the new portfolios that will apply.
No ministers will be shifted as a result of incompetence. When I have completed my considerations of and deliberations on the other ministerial portfolios, I will inform the people of Western Australia about the new portfolios that will apply.
I refer the Premier to his comments on radio 6PR this morning that signalled his intention to undertake a cabinet reshuffle. (1) Which ministers will be moved from their portfolios as a result of their incompetence? (2) Will the Treasurer lose his portfolio after breaking, for three years in a row, the Government’s promise not to increase taxes, will the Minister for Health lose his portfolio as a result of his inability to fix the health system and will the Minister for Police and Emergency Services lose her portfolio as a result of her failure to recruit an adequate number of police officers? (3) Which lame duck minister does the Premier intend to target? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) Two types of reshuffle can occur in the Parliament, on either the government or opposition side. One type of reshuffle is forced upon the leader as a result of division and resignation. We have already seen that on the other side of the House, and I am informed that there is more to come. Hon Derrick Tomlinson has resigned his shadow portfolio, and all indications are that he is soon to be followed by Hon Peter Foss. That is a good example of a forced reshuffle resulting from division and dissent in the ranks of the party. On this side of the House the other type of reshuffle is being planned, and that is one that involves a mature reflection on the changes that have occurred within our system of government since we were elected - a very significant change in the organisational structure of government - something that our friends on the Liberal side did not have the capacity to do during the eight years they were in government. We have changed the administrative structure of government and we are now in a position to reflect upon what those changes mean for the ministerial portfolios. As a result, we will make some changes. As well, at certain times in the system of government it is good to give ministers some new challenges to their energies and capacities. I say this without qualification: I am very proud of the work of all the ministers of my Government. They have gained enormous respect in the community for what they have done, and they are performing very well for the people of Western Australia. No ministers will be shifted as a result of incompetence. When I have completed my considerations of and deliberations on the other ministerial portfolios, I will inform the people of Western Australia about the new portfolios that will apply.
(1) Which ministers will be moved from their portfolios as a result of their incompetence? (2) Will the Treasurer lose his portfolio after breaking, for three years in a row, the Government’s promise not to increase taxes, will the Minister for Health lose his portfolio as a result of his inability to fix the health system and will the Minister for Police and Emergency Services lose her portfolio as a result of her failure to recruit an adequate number of police officers? (3) Which lame duck minister does the Premier intend to target? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) Two types of reshuffle can occur in the Parliament, on either the government or opposition side. One type of reshuffle is forced upon the leader as a result of division and resignation. We have already seen that on the other side of the House, and I am informed that there is more to come. Hon Derrick Tomlinson has resigned his shadow portfolio, and all indications are that he is soon to be followed by Hon Peter Foss. That is a good example of a forced reshuffle resulting from division and dissent in the ranks of the party. On this side of the House the other type of reshuffle is being planned, and that is one that involves a mature reflection on the changes that have occurred within our system of government since we were elected - a very significant change in the organisational structure of government - something that our friends on the Liberal side did not have the capacity to do during the eight years they were in government. We have changed the administrative structure of government and we are now in a position to reflect upon what those changes mean for the ministerial portfolios. As a result, we will make some changes. As well, at certain times in the system of government it is good to give ministers some new challenges to their energies and capacities. I say this without qualification: I am very proud of the work of all the ministers of my Government. They have gained enormous respect in the community for what they have done, and they are performing very well for the people of Western Australia. No ministers will be shifted as a result of incompetence. When I have completed my considerations of and deliberations on the other ministerial portfolios, I will inform the people of Western Australia about the new portfolios that will apply.
(2) Will the Treasurer lose his portfolio after breaking, for three years in a row, the Government’s promise not to increase taxes, will the Minister for Health lose his portfolio as a result of his inability to fix the health system and will the Minister for Police and Emergency Services lose her portfolio as a result of her failure to recruit an adequate number of police officers? (3) Which lame duck minister does the Premier intend to target? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) Two types of reshuffle can occur in the Parliament, on either the government or opposition side. One type of reshuffle is forced upon the leader as a result of division and resignation. We have already seen that on the other side of the House, and I am informed that there is more to come. Hon Derrick Tomlinson has resigned his shadow portfolio, and all indications are that he is soon to be followed by Hon Peter Foss. That is a good example of a forced reshuffle resulting from division and dissent in the ranks of the party. On this side of the House the other type of reshuffle is being planned, and that is one that involves a mature reflection on the changes that have occurred within our system of government since we were elected - a very significant change in the organisational structure of government - something that our friends on the Liberal side did not have the capacity to do during the eight years they were in government. We have changed the administrative structure of government and we are now in a position to reflect upon what those changes mean for the ministerial portfolios. As a result, we will make some changes. As well, at certain times in the system of government it is good to give ministers some new challenges to their energies and capacities. I say this without qualification: I am very proud of the work of all the ministers of my Government. They have gained enormous respect in the community for what they have done, and they are performing very well for the people of Western Australia. No ministers will be shifted as a result of incompetence. When I have completed my considerations of and deliberations on the other ministerial portfolios, I will inform the people of Western Australia about the new portfolios that will apply.
(3) Which lame duck minister does the Premier intend to target? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) Two types of reshuffle can occur in the Parliament, on either the government or opposition side. One type of reshuffle is forced upon the leader as a result of division and resignation. We have already seen that on the other side of the House, and I am informed that there is more to come. Hon Derrick Tomlinson has resigned his shadow portfolio, and all indications are that he is soon to be followed by Hon Peter Foss. That is a good example of a forced reshuffle resulting from division and dissent in the ranks of the party. On this side of the House the other type of reshuffle is being planned, and that is one that involves a mature reflection on the changes that have occurred within our system of government since we were elected - a very significant change in the organisational structure of government - something that our friends on the Liberal side did not have the capacity to do during the eight years they were in government. We have changed the administrative structure of government and we are now in a position to reflect upon what those changes mean for the ministerial portfolios. As a result, we will make some changes. As well, at certain times in the system of government it is good to give ministers some new challenges to their energies and capacities. I say this without qualification: I am very proud of the work of all the ministers of my Government. They have gained enormous respect in the community for what they have done, and they are performing very well for the people of Western Australia. No ministers will be shifted as a result of incompetence. When I have completed my considerations of and deliberations on the other ministerial portfolios, I will inform the people of Western Australia about the new portfolios that will apply.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(3) Two types of reshuffle can occur in the Parliament, on either the government or opposition side. One type of reshuffle is forced upon the leader as a result of division and resignation. We have already seen that on the other side of the House, and I am informed that there is more to come. Hon Derrick Tomlinson has resigned his shadow portfolio, and all indications are that he is soon to be followed by Hon Peter Foss. That is a good example of a forced reshuffle resulting from division and dissent in the ranks of the party. On this side of the House the other type of reshuffle is being planned, and that is one that involves a mature reflection on the changes that have occurred within our system of government since we were elected - a very significant change in the organisational structure of government - something that our friends on the Liberal side did not have the capacity to do during the eight years they were in government. We have changed the administrative structure of government and we are now in a position to reflect upon what those changes mean for the ministerial portfolios. As a result, we will make some changes. As well, at certain times in the system of government it is good to give ministers some new challenges to their energies and capacities. I say this without qualification: I am very proud of the work of all the ministers of my Government. They have gained enormous respect in the community for what they have done, and they are performing very well for the people of Western Australia. No ministers will be shifted as a result of incompetence. When I have completed my considerations of and deliberations on the other ministerial portfolios, I will inform the people of Western Australia about the new portfolios that will apply.
(1)-(3) Two types of reshuffle can occur in the Parliament, on either the government or opposition side. One type of reshuffle is forced upon the leader as a result of division and resignation. We have already seen that on the other side of the House, and I am informed that there is more to come. Hon Derrick Tomlinson has resigned his shadow portfolio, and all indications are that he is soon to be followed by Hon Peter Foss. That is a good example of a forced reshuffle resulting from division and dissent in the ranks of the party. On this side of the House the other type of reshuffle is being planned, and that is one that involves a mature reflection on the changes that have occurred within our system of government since we were elected - a very significant change in the organisational structure of government - something that our friends on the Liberal side did not have the capacity to do during the eight years they were in government. We have changed the administrative structure of government and we are now in a position to reflect upon what those changes mean for the ministerial portfolios. As a result, we will make some changes. As well, at certain times in the system of government it is good to give ministers some new challenges to their energies and capacities. I say this without qualification: I am very proud of the work of all the ministers of my Government. They have gained enormous respect in the community for what they have done, and they are performing very well for the people of Western Australia. No ministers will be shifted as a result of incompetence. When I have completed my considerations of and deliberations on the other ministerial portfolios, I will inform the people of Western Australia about the new portfolios that will apply.
I say this without qualification: I am very proud of the work of all the ministers of my Government. They have gained enormous respect in the community for what they have done, and they are performing very well for the people of Western Australia. No ministers will be shifted as a result of incompetence. When I have completed my considerations of and deliberations on the other ministerial portfolios, I will inform the people of Western Australia about the new portfolios that will apply.
No ministers will be shifted as a result of incompetence. When I have completed my considerations of and deliberations on the other ministerial portfolios, I will inform the people of Western Australia about the new portfolios that will apply.
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