❓ Mr. Ripper questions Premier Barnett regarding a tobacco company donation to the WA Liberal Party, highlighting a potential conflict with the Premier's stated policy. Premier Barnett clarifies his control extends to campaign donations, where tobacco money is not accepted.
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TOBACCO COMPANY DONATIONS — STATE LIBERAL PARTY
I have a supplementary question. I find the Premier’s answer confusing as this donation was to the WA branch of the Liberal Party. Is the Premier saying that that is okay because Mr Abbott authorised that? It is contrary to the Premier’s policy, but the Premier cannot control the WA branch of the Liberal Party—is that what the Premier is saying? Mr C.J. BARNETT
I have a supplementary question. I find the Premier’s answer confusing as this donation was to the WA branch of the Liberal Party. Is the Premier saying that that is okay because Mr Abbott authorised that? It is contrary to the Premier’s policy, but the Premier cannot control the WA branch of the Liberal Party—is that what the Premier is saying? Mr C.J. BARNETT
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I was saying that where I can have a say is on donations to campaigns, and for campaigns by the state Liberal Party, we do not accept donations from tobacco companies.
Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: I was saying that where I can have a say is on donations to campaigns, and for campaigns by the state Liberal Party, we do not accept donations from tobacco companies.
I was saying that where I can have a say is on donations to campaigns, and for campaigns by the state Liberal Party, we do not accept donations from tobacco companies.
Mr C.J. BARNETT replied: I was saying that where I can have a say is on donations to campaigns, and for campaigns by the state Liberal Party, we do not accept donations from tobacco companies.
I was saying that where I can have a say is on donations to campaigns, and for campaigns by the state Liberal Party, we do not accept donations from tobacco companies.
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