❓ Opposition MP Mr Johnson questions Premier Gallop about his commitment to open government after an alleged incident where the Premier stormed out of an ABC studio and instructed his press secretary to blacklist Stateline. The Premier deflects, asserting his right to comment on the media and stating his availability to answer questions.
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I refer the Premier to the introductory comments on his own web page in which he states that “a fundamental commitment of my Government is that we will be open and accountable”, and ask - (1) Can the Premier confirm that after storming out of the ABC studio following his 8 February appearance on Stateline , he instructed his press secretary to advise Stateline he would never appear on the program again? (2) Is this a commitment to open and accountable government, or is it an aversion to media scrutiny? Dr GALLOP
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(1)-(2) Those of us who are involved in politics occasionally comment on those who ask questions of us. We live in a free society, and from time to time we make comments. Like every other citizen of this State, I am entitled to have a view about whether the media are performing well. I say to all those in the media, including those involved in Stateline and other television programs in this State, that as Premier I am always available to answer any questions they may want to ask. On virtually a daily basis I front the media and answer questions. What a sign it is that the Opposition comes in here and raises that issue. It is pathetic. Mr Johnson: It is about scrutiny. Dr GALLOP: If the producers of Stateline request my appearance on their program, I will consider it, as I consider all other requests. The odds are that, time permitting, I will appear.
(1) Can the Premier confirm that after storming out of the ABC studio following his 8 February appearance on Stateline , he instructed his press secretary to advise Stateline he would never appear on the program again? (2) Is this a commitment to open and accountable government, or is it an aversion to media scrutiny? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) Those of us who are involved in politics occasionally comment on those who ask questions of us. We live in a free society, and from time to time we make comments. Like every other citizen of this State, I am entitled to have a view about whether the media are performing well. I say to all those in the media, including those involved in Stateline and other television programs in this State, that as Premier I am always available to answer any questions they may want to ask. On virtually a daily basis I front the media and answer questions. What a sign it is that the Opposition comes in here and raises that issue. It is pathetic. Mr Johnson: It is about scrutiny. Dr GALLOP: If the producers of Stateline request my appearance on their program, I will consider it, as I consider all other requests. The odds are that, time permitting, I will appear.
(2) Is this a commitment to open and accountable government, or is it an aversion to media scrutiny? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) Those of us who are involved in politics occasionally comment on those who ask questions of us. We live in a free society, and from time to time we make comments. Like every other citizen of this State, I am entitled to have a view about whether the media are performing well. I say to all those in the media, including those involved in Stateline and other television programs in this State, that as Premier I am always available to answer any questions they may want to ask. On virtually a daily basis I front the media and answer questions. What a sign it is that the Opposition comes in here and raises that issue. It is pathetic. Mr Johnson: It is about scrutiny. Dr GALLOP: If the producers of Stateline request my appearance on their program, I will consider it, as I consider all other requests. The odds are that, time permitting, I will appear.
Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) Those of us who are involved in politics occasionally comment on those who ask questions of us. We live in a free society, and from time to time we make comments. Like every other citizen of this State, I am entitled to have a view about whether the media are performing well. I say to all those in the media, including those involved in Stateline and other television programs in this State, that as Premier I am always available to answer any questions they may want to ask. On virtually a daily basis I front the media and answer questions. What a sign it is that the Opposition comes in here and raises that issue. It is pathetic. Mr Johnson: It is about scrutiny. Dr GALLOP: If the producers of Stateline request my appearance on their program, I will consider it, as I consider all other requests. The odds are that, time permitting, I will appear.
(1)-(2) Those of us who are involved in politics occasionally comment on those who ask questions of us. We live in a free society, and from time to time we make comments. Like every other citizen of this State, I am entitled to have a view about whether the media are performing well. I say to all those in the media, including those involved in Stateline and other television programs in this State, that as Premier I am always available to answer any questions they may want to ask. On virtually a daily basis I front the media and answer questions. What a sign it is that the Opposition comes in here and raises that issue. It is pathetic. Mr Johnson: It is about scrutiny. Dr GALLOP: If the producers of Stateline request my appearance on their program, I will consider it, as I consider all other requests. The odds are that, time permitting, I will appear.
Mr Johnson: It is about scrutiny. Dr GALLOP: If the producers of Stateline request my appearance on their program, I will consider it, as I consider all other requests. The odds are that, time permitting, I will appear.
Dr GALLOP: If the producers of Stateline request my appearance on their program, I will consider it, as I consider all other requests. The odds are that, time permitting, I will appear.
(1) Can the Premier confirm that after storming out of the ABC studio following his 8 February appearance on Stateline , he instructed his press secretary to advise Stateline he would never appear on the program again? (2) Is this a commitment to open and accountable government, or is it an aversion to media scrutiny? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) Those of us who are involved in politics occasionally comment on those who ask questions of us. We live in a free society, and from time to time we make comments. Like every other citizen of this State, I am entitled to have a view about whether the media are performing well. I say to all those in the media, including those involved in Stateline and other television programs in this State, that as Premier I am always available to answer any questions they may want to ask. On virtually a daily basis I front the media and answer questions. What a sign it is that the Opposition comes in here and raises that issue. It is pathetic. Mr Johnson: It is about scrutiny. Dr GALLOP: If the producers of Stateline request my appearance on their program, I will consider it, as I consider all other requests. The odds are that, time permitting, I will appear.
(2) Is this a commitment to open and accountable government, or is it an aversion to media scrutiny? Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) Those of us who are involved in politics occasionally comment on those who ask questions of us. We live in a free society, and from time to time we make comments. Like every other citizen of this State, I am entitled to have a view about whether the media are performing well. I say to all those in the media, including those involved in Stateline and other television programs in this State, that as Premier I am always available to answer any questions they may want to ask. On virtually a daily basis I front the media and answer questions. What a sign it is that the Opposition comes in here and raises that issue. It is pathetic. Mr Johnson: It is about scrutiny. Dr GALLOP: If the producers of Stateline request my appearance on their program, I will consider it, as I consider all other requests. The odds are that, time permitting, I will appear.
Dr GALLOP replied: (1)-(2) Those of us who are involved in politics occasionally comment on those who ask questions of us. We live in a free society, and from time to time we make comments. Like every other citizen of this State, I am entitled to have a view about whether the media are performing well. I say to all those in the media, including those involved in Stateline and other television programs in this State, that as Premier I am always available to answer any questions they may want to ask. On virtually a daily basis I front the media and answer questions. What a sign it is that the Opposition comes in here and raises that issue. It is pathetic. Mr Johnson: It is about scrutiny. Dr GALLOP: If the producers of Stateline request my appearance on their program, I will consider it, as I consider all other requests. The odds are that, time permitting, I will appear.
(1)-(2) Those of us who are involved in politics occasionally comment on those who ask questions of us. We live in a free society, and from time to time we make comments. Like every other citizen of this State, I am entitled to have a view about whether the media are performing well. I say to all those in the media, including those involved in Stateline and other television programs in this State, that as Premier I am always available to answer any questions they may want to ask. On virtually a daily basis I front the media and answer questions. What a sign it is that the Opposition comes in here and raises that issue. It is pathetic. Mr Johnson: It is about scrutiny. Dr GALLOP: If the producers of Stateline request my appearance on their program, I will consider it, as I consider all other requests. The odds are that, time permitting, I will appear.
Mr Johnson: It is about scrutiny. Dr GALLOP: If the producers of Stateline request my appearance on their program, I will consider it, as I consider all other requests. The odds are that, time permitting, I will appear.
Dr GALLOP: If the producers of Stateline request my appearance on their program, I will consider it, as I consider all other requests. The odds are that, time permitting, I will appear.
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