❓ Mr Cook questions the Deputy Premier regarding alleged overpayments to James Larsson and Jake Smith upon their resignation. The Deputy Premier denies any overpayment occurred and deflects by referencing past payouts to members of the opposition.
AnsweredQoN 479Legislative Assembly
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JAMES
LARSSON AND JAKE SMITH — RESIGNATION PAYOUTS
479. Mr R.H. COOK to the Deputy Premier:
I have a supplementary question. Can
the Deputy Premier state clearly for the house: why were they paid more than
they were entitled to?
LARSSON AND JAKE SMITH — RESIGNATION PAYOUTS
479. Mr R.H. COOK to the Deputy Premier:
I have a supplementary question. Can
the Deputy Premier state clearly for the house: why were they paid more than
they were entitled to?
AnswerView source ↗
I am not aware of any person being
paid more than they are entitled to. The opposition failed to make its case
that any overpayment occurred. As I recall, a couple of members on the other
side received payouts from the other side when it was in government. Sharryn Jackson might have been one. I have nothing further
to add. I am not aware of any overpayment.
paid more than they are entitled to. The opposition failed to make its case
that any overpayment occurred. As I recall, a couple of members on the other
side received payouts from the other side when it was in government. Sharryn Jackson might have been one. I have nothing further
to add. I am not aware of any overpayment.
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