Opposition questions the appointment of Peter Stubbs to the Ord River Irrigation Expansion Project, implying political favouritism. The Minister avoids directly answering, defending Stubbs' reputation and accusing the opposition of slurs.

AnsweredQoN 561Legislative Assembly
Asked
18 June 2009
Portfolio
Regional Development

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PETER STUBBS — ORD RIVER IRRIGATION EXPANSION PROJECT APPOINTMENT
I have a supplementary question. Does the minister have other plans to parachute National Party candidates into paid positions in marginal electorates so that they can raise their profile for future campaigns? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr B.J. GRYLLS

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Does the Leader of the Opposition regard Peter Stubbs as not being a suitable candidate for the job? Mr E.S. Ripper : Answer the question. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Opposition members are in this Parliament every day slurring whomever they can find. I will make the announcement on Peter Stubbs when it is appropriate to do so. For opposition members to come into the Parliament and try to slur the name of that person who has done so much for the east Kimberley is yet another example of why they find themselves on that side of Parliament. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Before I allow the next question, I formally call the member for North West to order for the first time.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Members! Mr B.J. GRYLLS replied: Does the Leader of the Opposition regard Peter Stubbs as not being a suitable candidate for the job? Mr E.S. Ripper : Answer the question. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Opposition members are in this Parliament every day slurring whomever they can find. I will make the announcement on Peter Stubbs when it is appropriate to do so. For opposition members to come into the Parliament and try to slur the name of that person who has done so much for the east Kimberley is yet another example of why they find themselves on that side of Parliament. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Before I allow the next question, I formally call the member for North West to order for the first time.
The SPEAKER : Members! Mr B.J. GRYLLS replied: Does the Leader of the Opposition regard Peter Stubbs as not being a suitable candidate for the job? Mr E.S. Ripper : Answer the question. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Opposition members are in this Parliament every day slurring whomever they can find. I will make the announcement on Peter Stubbs when it is appropriate to do so. For opposition members to come into the Parliament and try to slur the name of that person who has done so much for the east Kimberley is yet another example of why they find themselves on that side of Parliament. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Before I allow the next question, I formally call the member for North West to order for the first time.
Mr B.J. GRYLLS replied: Does the Leader of the Opposition regard Peter Stubbs as not being a suitable candidate for the job? Mr E.S. Ripper : Answer the question. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Opposition members are in this Parliament every day slurring whomever they can find. I will make the announcement on Peter Stubbs when it is appropriate to do so. For opposition members to come into the Parliament and try to slur the name of that person who has done so much for the east Kimberley is yet another example of why they find themselves on that side of Parliament. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Before I allow the next question, I formally call the member for North West to order for the first time.
Does the Leader of the Opposition regard Peter Stubbs as not being a suitable candidate for the job? Mr E.S. Ripper : Answer the question. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Opposition members are in this Parliament every day slurring whomever they can find. I will make the announcement on Peter Stubbs when it is appropriate to do so. For opposition members to come into the Parliament and try to slur the name of that person who has done so much for the east Kimberley is yet another example of why they find themselves on that side of Parliament. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Before I allow the next question, I formally call the member for North West to order for the first time.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Answer the question. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Opposition members are in this Parliament every day slurring whomever they can find. I will make the announcement on Peter Stubbs when it is appropriate to do so. For opposition members to come into the Parliament and try to slur the name of that person who has done so much for the east Kimberley is yet another example of why they find themselves on that side of Parliament. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Before I allow the next question, I formally call the member for North West to order for the first time.
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Opposition members are in this Parliament every day slurring whomever they can find. I will make the announcement on Peter Stubbs when it is appropriate to do so. For opposition members to come into the Parliament and try to slur the name of that person who has done so much for the east Kimberley is yet another example of why they find themselves on that side of Parliament. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Before I allow the next question, I formally call the member for North West to order for the first time.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Before I allow the next question, I formally call the member for North West to order for the first time.
The SPEAKER : Before I allow the next question, I formally call the member for North West to order for the first time.

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