❓ Mr. Birney questions the Premier's commitment to transparency, asking why he avoids the 'Ask the Premier' radio show and if it's due to fear of criticism. The Premier defends his approach to accountability and criticises the Leader of the Opposition.
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I refer to the Premier’s various public statements regarding his commitment to being an open, accountable and transparent Premier. First, he said that the community is quite concerned that a government is unconstrained and secretive; it wants transparency in government. Secondly, he said that we are all accountable, remember; all of the government is accountable. Thirdly, he said that this is the accountability difference; we are accountable, we are open, this government is accountable and open. My question is - (1) If the Premier really believes in openness and transparency, why will he not front up on the “Ask the Premier” radio talkback show, as every Premier in this state has done since 1983? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M.J. BIRNEY : There is a second part to my question, which I am sure will equally amuse members opposite. (2) Is it because, as the Premier’s senior media adviser is reported to have said recently, he is frightened of constantly being chewed out by little old ladies and men? Dr G.I. GALLOP
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(1)-(2) I have already indicated that the way I use my time as the Premier of Western Australia is my business. The accountability that exists in our system is between me and the people of Victoria Park and between my government and the people of Western Australia. In 2001 and 2005, the people of Victoria Park and the people of Western Australia returned me to the seat and elected my government to power. That is what accountability is all about. Mr M.J. Birney : Why are you afraid of little old ladies? Dr G.I. GALLOP : I find it absolutely extraordinary that the Leader of the Opposition would ask that question. He is the iron pyrites of Western Australian politics - fool’s gold! He is all glitter and no substance, all glitter and no value. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Leschenault. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say a couple of things about accountability. Firstly, my government has initiated a regular program of regional cabinet visits. During every one of those cabinet visits we make meeting time available for any members of the public who want to come in and ask questions of ministers and of me as the Premier, and we deal with them on a one-to-one basis. In addition, we always have a lunch - we invite all key members of the community - and we always have a question time. We repeat the question time that we have in this Parliament out in the communities of Western Australia all the time, and we are very willing to answer questions. I remind the Leader of the Opposition that his role in this Parliament is to represent the Liberal Party, not radio 6PR. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Leschenault and Darling Range.
(1) If the Premier really believes in openness and transparency, why will he not front up on the “Ask the Premier” radio talkback show, as every Premier in this state has done since 1983? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M.J. BIRNEY : There is a second part to my question, which I am sure will equally amuse members opposite. (2) Is it because, as the Premier’s senior media adviser is reported to have said recently, he is frightened of constantly being chewed out by little old ladies and men? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I have already indicated that the way I use my time as the Premier of Western Australia is my business. The accountability that exists in our system is between me and the people of Victoria Park and between my government and the people of Western Australia. In 2001 and 2005, the people of Victoria Park and the people of Western Australia returned me to the seat and elected my government to power. That is what accountability is all about. Mr M.J. Birney : Why are you afraid of little old ladies? Dr G.I. GALLOP : I find it absolutely extraordinary that the Leader of the Opposition would ask that question. He is the iron pyrites of Western Australian politics - fool’s gold! He is all glitter and no substance, all glitter and no value. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Leschenault. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say a couple of things about accountability. Firstly, my government has initiated a regular program of regional cabinet visits. During every one of those cabinet visits we make meeting time available for any members of the public who want to come in and ask questions of ministers and of me as the Premier, and we deal with them on a one-to-one basis. In addition, we always have a lunch - we invite all key members of the community - and we always have a question time. We repeat the question time that we have in this Parliament out in the communities of Western Australia all the time, and we are very willing to answer questions. I remind the Leader of the Opposition that his role in this Parliament is to represent the Liberal Party, not radio 6PR. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Leschenault and Darling Range.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M.J. BIRNEY : There is a second part to my question, which I am sure will equally amuse members opposite. (2) Is it because, as the Premier’s senior media adviser is reported to have said recently, he is frightened of constantly being chewed out by little old ladies and men? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I have already indicated that the way I use my time as the Premier of Western Australia is my business. The accountability that exists in our system is between me and the people of Victoria Park and between my government and the people of Western Australia. In 2001 and 2005, the people of Victoria Park and the people of Western Australia returned me to the seat and elected my government to power. That is what accountability is all about. Mr M.J. Birney : Why are you afraid of little old ladies? Dr G.I. GALLOP : I find it absolutely extraordinary that the Leader of the Opposition would ask that question. He is the iron pyrites of Western Australian politics - fool’s gold! He is all glitter and no substance, all glitter and no value. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Leschenault. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say a couple of things about accountability. Firstly, my government has initiated a regular program of regional cabinet visits. During every one of those cabinet visits we make meeting time available for any members of the public who want to come in and ask questions of ministers and of me as the Premier, and we deal with them on a one-to-one basis. In addition, we always have a lunch - we invite all key members of the community - and we always have a question time. We repeat the question time that we have in this Parliament out in the communities of Western Australia all the time, and we are very willing to answer questions. I remind the Leader of the Opposition that his role in this Parliament is to represent the Liberal Party, not radio 6PR. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Leschenault and Darling Range.
The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M.J. BIRNEY : There is a second part to my question, which I am sure will equally amuse members opposite. (2) Is it because, as the Premier’s senior media adviser is reported to have said recently, he is frightened of constantly being chewed out by little old ladies and men? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I have already indicated that the way I use my time as the Premier of Western Australia is my business. The accountability that exists in our system is between me and the people of Victoria Park and between my government and the people of Western Australia. In 2001 and 2005, the people of Victoria Park and the people of Western Australia returned me to the seat and elected my government to power. That is what accountability is all about. Mr M.J. Birney : Why are you afraid of little old ladies? Dr G.I. GALLOP : I find it absolutely extraordinary that the Leader of the Opposition would ask that question. He is the iron pyrites of Western Australian politics - fool’s gold! He is all glitter and no substance, all glitter and no value. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Leschenault. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say a couple of things about accountability. Firstly, my government has initiated a regular program of regional cabinet visits. During every one of those cabinet visits we make meeting time available for any members of the public who want to come in and ask questions of ministers and of me as the Premier, and we deal with them on a one-to-one basis. In addition, we always have a lunch - we invite all key members of the community - and we always have a question time. We repeat the question time that we have in this Parliament out in the communities of Western Australia all the time, and we are very willing to answer questions. I remind the Leader of the Opposition that his role in this Parliament is to represent the Liberal Party, not radio 6PR. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Leschenault and Darling Range.
Mr M.J. BIRNEY : There is a second part to my question, which I am sure will equally amuse members opposite. (2) Is it because, as the Premier’s senior media adviser is reported to have said recently, he is frightened of constantly being chewed out by little old ladies and men? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I have already indicated that the way I use my time as the Premier of Western Australia is my business. The accountability that exists in our system is between me and the people of Victoria Park and between my government and the people of Western Australia. In 2001 and 2005, the people of Victoria Park and the people of Western Australia returned me to the seat and elected my government to power. That is what accountability is all about. Mr M.J. Birney : Why are you afraid of little old ladies? Dr G.I. GALLOP : I find it absolutely extraordinary that the Leader of the Opposition would ask that question. He is the iron pyrites of Western Australian politics - fool’s gold! He is all glitter and no substance, all glitter and no value. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Leschenault. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say a couple of things about accountability. Firstly, my government has initiated a regular program of regional cabinet visits. During every one of those cabinet visits we make meeting time available for any members of the public who want to come in and ask questions of ministers and of me as the Premier, and we deal with them on a one-to-one basis. In addition, we always have a lunch - we invite all key members of the community - and we always have a question time. We repeat the question time that we have in this Parliament out in the communities of Western Australia all the time, and we are very willing to answer questions. I remind the Leader of the Opposition that his role in this Parliament is to represent the Liberal Party, not radio 6PR. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Leschenault and Darling Range.
(2) Is it because, as the Premier’s senior media adviser is reported to have said recently, he is frightened of constantly being chewed out by little old ladies and men? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I have already indicated that the way I use my time as the Premier of Western Australia is my business. The accountability that exists in our system is between me and the people of Victoria Park and between my government and the people of Western Australia. In 2001 and 2005, the people of Victoria Park and the people of Western Australia returned me to the seat and elected my government to power. That is what accountability is all about. Mr M.J. Birney : Why are you afraid of little old ladies? Dr G.I. GALLOP : I find it absolutely extraordinary that the Leader of the Opposition would ask that question. He is the iron pyrites of Western Australian politics - fool’s gold! He is all glitter and no substance, all glitter and no value. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Leschenault. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say a couple of things about accountability. Firstly, my government has initiated a regular program of regional cabinet visits. During every one of those cabinet visits we make meeting time available for any members of the public who want to come in and ask questions of ministers and of me as the Premier, and we deal with them on a one-to-one basis. In addition, we always have a lunch - we invite all key members of the community - and we always have a question time. We repeat the question time that we have in this Parliament out in the communities of Western Australia all the time, and we are very willing to answer questions. I remind the Leader of the Opposition that his role in this Parliament is to represent the Liberal Party, not radio 6PR. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Leschenault and Darling Range.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I have already indicated that the way I use my time as the Premier of Western Australia is my business. The accountability that exists in our system is between me and the people of Victoria Park and between my government and the people of Western Australia. In 2001 and 2005, the people of Victoria Park and the people of Western Australia returned me to the seat and elected my government to power. That is what accountability is all about. Mr M.J. Birney : Why are you afraid of little old ladies? Dr G.I. GALLOP : I find it absolutely extraordinary that the Leader of the Opposition would ask that question. He is the iron pyrites of Western Australian politics - fool’s gold! He is all glitter and no substance, all glitter and no value. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Leschenault. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say a couple of things about accountability. Firstly, my government has initiated a regular program of regional cabinet visits. During every one of those cabinet visits we make meeting time available for any members of the public who want to come in and ask questions of ministers and of me as the Premier, and we deal with them on a one-to-one basis. In addition, we always have a lunch - we invite all key members of the community - and we always have a question time. We repeat the question time that we have in this Parliament out in the communities of Western Australia all the time, and we are very willing to answer questions. I remind the Leader of the Opposition that his role in this Parliament is to represent the Liberal Party, not radio 6PR. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Leschenault and Darling Range.
(1)-(2) I have already indicated that the way I use my time as the Premier of Western Australia is my business. The accountability that exists in our system is between me and the people of Victoria Park and between my government and the people of Western Australia. In 2001 and 2005, the people of Victoria Park and the people of Western Australia returned me to the seat and elected my government to power. That is what accountability is all about. Mr M.J. Birney : Why are you afraid of little old ladies? Dr G.I. GALLOP : I find it absolutely extraordinary that the Leader of the Opposition would ask that question. He is the iron pyrites of Western Australian politics - fool’s gold! He is all glitter and no substance, all glitter and no value. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Leschenault. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say a couple of things about accountability. Firstly, my government has initiated a regular program of regional cabinet visits. During every one of those cabinet visits we make meeting time available for any members of the public who want to come in and ask questions of ministers and of me as the Premier, and we deal with them on a one-to-one basis. In addition, we always have a lunch - we invite all key members of the community - and we always have a question time. We repeat the question time that we have in this Parliament out in the communities of Western Australia all the time, and we are very willing to answer questions. I remind the Leader of the Opposition that his role in this Parliament is to represent the Liberal Party, not radio 6PR. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Leschenault and Darling Range.
Mr M.J. Birney : Why are you afraid of little old ladies? Dr G.I. GALLOP : I find it absolutely extraordinary that the Leader of the Opposition would ask that question. He is the iron pyrites of Western Australian politics - fool’s gold! He is all glitter and no substance, all glitter and no value. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Leschenault. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say a couple of things about accountability. Firstly, my government has initiated a regular program of regional cabinet visits. During every one of those cabinet visits we make meeting time available for any members of the public who want to come in and ask questions of ministers and of me as the Premier, and we deal with them on a one-to-one basis. In addition, we always have a lunch - we invite all key members of the community - and we always have a question time. We repeat the question time that we have in this Parliament out in the communities of Western Australia all the time, and we are very willing to answer questions. I remind the Leader of the Opposition that his role in this Parliament is to represent the Liberal Party, not radio 6PR. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Leschenault and Darling Range.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : I find it absolutely extraordinary that the Leader of the Opposition would ask that question. He is the iron pyrites of Western Australian politics - fool’s gold! He is all glitter and no substance, all glitter and no value. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Leschenault. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say a couple of things about accountability. Firstly, my government has initiated a regular program of regional cabinet visits. During every one of those cabinet visits we make meeting time available for any members of the public who want to come in and ask questions of ministers and of me as the Premier, and we deal with them on a one-to-one basis. In addition, we always have a lunch - we invite all key members of the community - and we always have a question time. We repeat the question time that we have in this Parliament out in the communities of Western Australia all the time, and we are very willing to answer questions. I remind the Leader of the Opposition that his role in this Parliament is to represent the Liberal Party, not radio 6PR. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Leschenault and Darling Range.
Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Leschenault. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say a couple of things about accountability. Firstly, my government has initiated a regular program of regional cabinet visits. During every one of those cabinet visits we make meeting time available for any members of the public who want to come in and ask questions of ministers and of me as the Premier, and we deal with them on a one-to-one basis. In addition, we always have a lunch - we invite all key members of the community - and we always have a question time. We repeat the question time that we have in this Parliament out in the communities of Western Australia all the time, and we are very willing to answer questions. I remind the Leader of the Opposition that his role in this Parliament is to represent the Liberal Party, not radio 6PR. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Leschenault and Darling Range.
The SPEAKER : Order, member for Leschenault. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say a couple of things about accountability. Firstly, my government has initiated a regular program of regional cabinet visits. During every one of those cabinet visits we make meeting time available for any members of the public who want to come in and ask questions of ministers and of me as the Premier, and we deal with them on a one-to-one basis. In addition, we always have a lunch - we invite all key members of the community - and we always have a question time. We repeat the question time that we have in this Parliament out in the communities of Western Australia all the time, and we are very willing to answer questions. I remind the Leader of the Opposition that his role in this Parliament is to represent the Liberal Party, not radio 6PR. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Leschenault and Darling Range.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say a couple of things about accountability. Firstly, my government has initiated a regular program of regional cabinet visits. During every one of those cabinet visits we make meeting time available for any members of the public who want to come in and ask questions of ministers and of me as the Premier, and we deal with them on a one-to-one basis. In addition, we always have a lunch - we invite all key members of the community - and we always have a question time. We repeat the question time that we have in this Parliament out in the communities of Western Australia all the time, and we are very willing to answer questions. I remind the Leader of the Opposition that his role in this Parliament is to represent the Liberal Party, not radio 6PR. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Leschenault and Darling Range.
The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Leschenault and Darling Range.
(1) If the Premier really believes in openness and transparency, why will he not front up on the “Ask the Premier” radio talkback show, as every Premier in this state has done since 1983? Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M.J. BIRNEY : There is a second part to my question, which I am sure will equally amuse members opposite. (2) Is it because, as the Premier’s senior media adviser is reported to have said recently, he is frightened of constantly being chewed out by little old ladies and men? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I have already indicated that the way I use my time as the Premier of Western Australia is my business. The accountability that exists in our system is between me and the people of Victoria Park and between my government and the people of Western Australia. In 2001 and 2005, the people of Victoria Park and the people of Western Australia returned me to the seat and elected my government to power. That is what accountability is all about. Mr M.J. Birney : Why are you afraid of little old ladies? Dr G.I. GALLOP : I find it absolutely extraordinary that the Leader of the Opposition would ask that question. He is the iron pyrites of Western Australian politics - fool’s gold! He is all glitter and no substance, all glitter and no value. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Leschenault. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say a couple of things about accountability. Firstly, my government has initiated a regular program of regional cabinet visits. During every one of those cabinet visits we make meeting time available for any members of the public who want to come in and ask questions of ministers and of me as the Premier, and we deal with them on a one-to-one basis. In addition, we always have a lunch - we invite all key members of the community - and we always have a question time. We repeat the question time that we have in this Parliament out in the communities of Western Australia all the time, and we are very willing to answer questions. I remind the Leader of the Opposition that his role in this Parliament is to represent the Liberal Party, not radio 6PR. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Leschenault and Darling Range.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M.J. BIRNEY : There is a second part to my question, which I am sure will equally amuse members opposite. (2) Is it because, as the Premier’s senior media adviser is reported to have said recently, he is frightened of constantly being chewed out by little old ladies and men? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I have already indicated that the way I use my time as the Premier of Western Australia is my business. The accountability that exists in our system is between me and the people of Victoria Park and between my government and the people of Western Australia. In 2001 and 2005, the people of Victoria Park and the people of Western Australia returned me to the seat and elected my government to power. That is what accountability is all about. Mr M.J. Birney : Why are you afraid of little old ladies? Dr G.I. GALLOP : I find it absolutely extraordinary that the Leader of the Opposition would ask that question. He is the iron pyrites of Western Australian politics - fool’s gold! He is all glitter and no substance, all glitter and no value. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Leschenault. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say a couple of things about accountability. Firstly, my government has initiated a regular program of regional cabinet visits. During every one of those cabinet visits we make meeting time available for any members of the public who want to come in and ask questions of ministers and of me as the Premier, and we deal with them on a one-to-one basis. In addition, we always have a lunch - we invite all key members of the community - and we always have a question time. We repeat the question time that we have in this Parliament out in the communities of Western Australia all the time, and we are very willing to answer questions. I remind the Leader of the Opposition that his role in this Parliament is to represent the Liberal Party, not radio 6PR. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Leschenault and Darling Range.
The SPEAKER : Order! Mr M.J. BIRNEY : There is a second part to my question, which I am sure will equally amuse members opposite. (2) Is it because, as the Premier’s senior media adviser is reported to have said recently, he is frightened of constantly being chewed out by little old ladies and men? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I have already indicated that the way I use my time as the Premier of Western Australia is my business. The accountability that exists in our system is between me and the people of Victoria Park and between my government and the people of Western Australia. In 2001 and 2005, the people of Victoria Park and the people of Western Australia returned me to the seat and elected my government to power. That is what accountability is all about. Mr M.J. Birney : Why are you afraid of little old ladies? Dr G.I. GALLOP : I find it absolutely extraordinary that the Leader of the Opposition would ask that question. He is the iron pyrites of Western Australian politics - fool’s gold! He is all glitter and no substance, all glitter and no value. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Leschenault. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say a couple of things about accountability. Firstly, my government has initiated a regular program of regional cabinet visits. During every one of those cabinet visits we make meeting time available for any members of the public who want to come in and ask questions of ministers and of me as the Premier, and we deal with them on a one-to-one basis. In addition, we always have a lunch - we invite all key members of the community - and we always have a question time. We repeat the question time that we have in this Parliament out in the communities of Western Australia all the time, and we are very willing to answer questions. I remind the Leader of the Opposition that his role in this Parliament is to represent the Liberal Party, not radio 6PR. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Leschenault and Darling Range.
Mr M.J. BIRNEY : There is a second part to my question, which I am sure will equally amuse members opposite. (2) Is it because, as the Premier’s senior media adviser is reported to have said recently, he is frightened of constantly being chewed out by little old ladies and men? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I have already indicated that the way I use my time as the Premier of Western Australia is my business. The accountability that exists in our system is between me and the people of Victoria Park and between my government and the people of Western Australia. In 2001 and 2005, the people of Victoria Park and the people of Western Australia returned me to the seat and elected my government to power. That is what accountability is all about. Mr M.J. Birney : Why are you afraid of little old ladies? Dr G.I. GALLOP : I find it absolutely extraordinary that the Leader of the Opposition would ask that question. He is the iron pyrites of Western Australian politics - fool’s gold! He is all glitter and no substance, all glitter and no value. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Leschenault. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say a couple of things about accountability. Firstly, my government has initiated a regular program of regional cabinet visits. During every one of those cabinet visits we make meeting time available for any members of the public who want to come in and ask questions of ministers and of me as the Premier, and we deal with them on a one-to-one basis. In addition, we always have a lunch - we invite all key members of the community - and we always have a question time. We repeat the question time that we have in this Parliament out in the communities of Western Australia all the time, and we are very willing to answer questions. I remind the Leader of the Opposition that his role in this Parliament is to represent the Liberal Party, not radio 6PR. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Leschenault and Darling Range.
(2) Is it because, as the Premier’s senior media adviser is reported to have said recently, he is frightened of constantly being chewed out by little old ladies and men? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I have already indicated that the way I use my time as the Premier of Western Australia is my business. The accountability that exists in our system is between me and the people of Victoria Park and between my government and the people of Western Australia. In 2001 and 2005, the people of Victoria Park and the people of Western Australia returned me to the seat and elected my government to power. That is what accountability is all about. Mr M.J. Birney : Why are you afraid of little old ladies? Dr G.I. GALLOP : I find it absolutely extraordinary that the Leader of the Opposition would ask that question. He is the iron pyrites of Western Australian politics - fool’s gold! He is all glitter and no substance, all glitter and no value. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Leschenault. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say a couple of things about accountability. Firstly, my government has initiated a regular program of regional cabinet visits. During every one of those cabinet visits we make meeting time available for any members of the public who want to come in and ask questions of ministers and of me as the Premier, and we deal with them on a one-to-one basis. In addition, we always have a lunch - we invite all key members of the community - and we always have a question time. We repeat the question time that we have in this Parliament out in the communities of Western Australia all the time, and we are very willing to answer questions. I remind the Leader of the Opposition that his role in this Parliament is to represent the Liberal Party, not radio 6PR. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Leschenault and Darling Range.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) I have already indicated that the way I use my time as the Premier of Western Australia is my business. The accountability that exists in our system is between me and the people of Victoria Park and between my government and the people of Western Australia. In 2001 and 2005, the people of Victoria Park and the people of Western Australia returned me to the seat and elected my government to power. That is what accountability is all about. Mr M.J. Birney : Why are you afraid of little old ladies? Dr G.I. GALLOP : I find it absolutely extraordinary that the Leader of the Opposition would ask that question. He is the iron pyrites of Western Australian politics - fool’s gold! He is all glitter and no substance, all glitter and no value. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Leschenault. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say a couple of things about accountability. Firstly, my government has initiated a regular program of regional cabinet visits. During every one of those cabinet visits we make meeting time available for any members of the public who want to come in and ask questions of ministers and of me as the Premier, and we deal with them on a one-to-one basis. In addition, we always have a lunch - we invite all key members of the community - and we always have a question time. We repeat the question time that we have in this Parliament out in the communities of Western Australia all the time, and we are very willing to answer questions. I remind the Leader of the Opposition that his role in this Parliament is to represent the Liberal Party, not radio 6PR. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Leschenault and Darling Range.
(1)-(2) I have already indicated that the way I use my time as the Premier of Western Australia is my business. The accountability that exists in our system is between me and the people of Victoria Park and between my government and the people of Western Australia. In 2001 and 2005, the people of Victoria Park and the people of Western Australia returned me to the seat and elected my government to power. That is what accountability is all about. Mr M.J. Birney : Why are you afraid of little old ladies? Dr G.I. GALLOP : I find it absolutely extraordinary that the Leader of the Opposition would ask that question. He is the iron pyrites of Western Australian politics - fool’s gold! He is all glitter and no substance, all glitter and no value. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Leschenault. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say a couple of things about accountability. Firstly, my government has initiated a regular program of regional cabinet visits. During every one of those cabinet visits we make meeting time available for any members of the public who want to come in and ask questions of ministers and of me as the Premier, and we deal with them on a one-to-one basis. In addition, we always have a lunch - we invite all key members of the community - and we always have a question time. We repeat the question time that we have in this Parliament out in the communities of Western Australia all the time, and we are very willing to answer questions. I remind the Leader of the Opposition that his role in this Parliament is to represent the Liberal Party, not radio 6PR. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Leschenault and Darling Range.
Mr M.J. Birney : Why are you afraid of little old ladies? Dr G.I. GALLOP : I find it absolutely extraordinary that the Leader of the Opposition would ask that question. He is the iron pyrites of Western Australian politics - fool’s gold! He is all glitter and no substance, all glitter and no value. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Leschenault. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say a couple of things about accountability. Firstly, my government has initiated a regular program of regional cabinet visits. During every one of those cabinet visits we make meeting time available for any members of the public who want to come in and ask questions of ministers and of me as the Premier, and we deal with them on a one-to-one basis. In addition, we always have a lunch - we invite all key members of the community - and we always have a question time. We repeat the question time that we have in this Parliament out in the communities of Western Australia all the time, and we are very willing to answer questions. I remind the Leader of the Opposition that his role in this Parliament is to represent the Liberal Party, not radio 6PR. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Leschenault and Darling Range.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : I find it absolutely extraordinary that the Leader of the Opposition would ask that question. He is the iron pyrites of Western Australian politics - fool’s gold! He is all glitter and no substance, all glitter and no value. Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Leschenault. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say a couple of things about accountability. Firstly, my government has initiated a regular program of regional cabinet visits. During every one of those cabinet visits we make meeting time available for any members of the public who want to come in and ask questions of ministers and of me as the Premier, and we deal with them on a one-to-one basis. In addition, we always have a lunch - we invite all key members of the community - and we always have a question time. We repeat the question time that we have in this Parliament out in the communities of Western Australia all the time, and we are very willing to answer questions. I remind the Leader of the Opposition that his role in this Parliament is to represent the Liberal Party, not radio 6PR. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Leschenault and Darling Range.
Mr D.F. Barron-Sullivan interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, member for Leschenault. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say a couple of things about accountability. Firstly, my government has initiated a regular program of regional cabinet visits. During every one of those cabinet visits we make meeting time available for any members of the public who want to come in and ask questions of ministers and of me as the Premier, and we deal with them on a one-to-one basis. In addition, we always have a lunch - we invite all key members of the community - and we always have a question time. We repeat the question time that we have in this Parliament out in the communities of Western Australia all the time, and we are very willing to answer questions. I remind the Leader of the Opposition that his role in this Parliament is to represent the Liberal Party, not radio 6PR. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Leschenault and Darling Range.
The SPEAKER : Order, member for Leschenault. Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say a couple of things about accountability. Firstly, my government has initiated a regular program of regional cabinet visits. During every one of those cabinet visits we make meeting time available for any members of the public who want to come in and ask questions of ministers and of me as the Premier, and we deal with them on a one-to-one basis. In addition, we always have a lunch - we invite all key members of the community - and we always have a question time. We repeat the question time that we have in this Parliament out in the communities of Western Australia all the time, and we are very willing to answer questions. I remind the Leader of the Opposition that his role in this Parliament is to represent the Liberal Party, not radio 6PR. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Leschenault and Darling Range.
Dr G.I. GALLOP : I will say a couple of things about accountability. Firstly, my government has initiated a regular program of regional cabinet visits. During every one of those cabinet visits we make meeting time available for any members of the public who want to come in and ask questions of ministers and of me as the Premier, and we deal with them on a one-to-one basis. In addition, we always have a lunch - we invite all key members of the community - and we always have a question time. We repeat the question time that we have in this Parliament out in the communities of Western Australia all the time, and we are very willing to answer questions. I remind the Leader of the Opposition that his role in this Parliament is to represent the Liberal Party, not radio 6PR. The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Leschenault and Darling Range.
The SPEAKER : I call to order the members for Leschenault and Darling Range.
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