❓ A WA parliamentary question investigates the potential misuse of state parliamentary resources for federal election campaigning, specifically regarding a staff member's involvement with a federal Labor candidate.
AnsweredQoN 210Legislative Council
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(1) Is Mr Greg White employed as an Electorate Research Officer for any State Labor Members of Parliament?
(2) If so, who?
(3) Is yes to (1) above, why does Mr White’s name and contact telephone number appear on Media Statements issued by the Labor Candidate for Forrest in the forthcoming Federal Election?
(4) Does the Premier condone staff in the employ of State Members of Parliament, using these resources to assist the political activities of a Federal candidate?
(2) If so, who?
(3) Is yes to (1) above, why does Mr White’s name and contact telephone number appear on Media Statements issued by the Labor Candidate for Forrest in the forthcoming Federal Election?
(4) Does the Premier condone staff in the employ of State Members of Parliament, using these resources to assist the political activities of a Federal candidate?
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Answered
23 October 2001
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Premier
Response time
54 days
(2) As at 2 October 2001, Mr White was employed on a part time basis by Hon J Cowdell MLC, Member for South West for 2 days per week and Mr A Dean MLA, Member for Bunbury for 2 days per week. (3) & (4) I am not aware of the circumstances to which the Member refers. If he can provide more detail I will ask the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to examine the issue.
(3) & (4) I am not aware of the circumstances to which the Member refers. If he can provide more detail I will ask the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to examine the issue.
(3) & (4) I am not aware of the circumstances to which the Member refers. If he can provide more detail I will ask the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to examine the issue.
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