❓ Mr. Snook questions the Environment Minister about a permit granted to clear native vegetation on Lot 67 Nicholas Road, Wanneroo, highlighting inconsistencies with previous prosecutions and suggesting potential influence from Brian Burke. The Minister claims ignorance of the matter and offers to take the question on notice.
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LOT 67 NICHOLAS ROAD, WANNEROO - CLEARING OF NATIVE VEGETATION 156. Mr G. SNOOK to the Minister for the Environment: In relation to the clearing of 3.16 hectares of native vegetation for horticultural purposes on lot 67 Nicholas Road, Wanneroo, which is part of the Badgerup Lake Bush Forever site, I ask - (1) Why was a permit granted to clear 90 per cent of this property within three months of an application being submitted when the previous owner faced prosecution after clearing a small portion of native bush? (2) By any chance did the granting of this permit have anything to do with the fact that the new owners engaged the services of Mr Brian Burke? Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN
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(1)-(2) Clearly, the member for Moore cannot see the wood for the trees in this regard. He has asked a question of me but I am not aware of the particular matter he has raised. I do not have any information on that. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN : It would have been more appropriate for the member to give me notice of the question so that I could have provided him with an answer. I am not aware of the particular lot 67 that he has highlighted. I am not aware of the background to that matter but I am happy to take the question on notice. Withdrawal of Remark Mr C.J. BARNETT : In reference to the previous question answered by the Minister for Housing and Works, the Treasurer referred to Hon Peter Collier with the comment “probably a forgery”. Forgery is a criminal offence and I ask that he withdraw and apologise. The SPEAKER : I did not hear that. I am sure that if the Treasurer said that he will withdraw it. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I referred to the event, not to the person, and I do not think that is unparliamentary. The SPEAKER : So the Treasurer did not say it? Mr E.S. RIPPER : I did say it. If you want me to withdraw, I will withdraw. The SPEAKER : No. Take a seat.
LOT 67 NICHOLAS ROAD, WANNEROO - CLEARING OF NATIVE VEGETATION
In relation to the clearing of 3.16 hectares of native vegetation for horticultural purposes on lot 67 Nicholas Road, Wanneroo, which is part of the Badgerup Lake Bush Forever site, I ask - (1) Why was a permit granted to clear 90 per cent of this property within three months of an application being submitted when the previous owner faced prosecution after clearing a small portion of native bush? (2) By any chance did the granting of this permit have anything to do with the fact that the new owners engaged the services of Mr Brian Burke? Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN replied: (1)-(2) Clearly, the member for Moore cannot see the wood for the trees in this regard. He has asked a question of me but I am not aware of the particular matter he has raised. I do not have any information on that. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN : It would have been more appropriate for the member to give me notice of the question so that I could have provided him with an answer. I am not aware of the particular lot 67 that he has highlighted. I am not aware of the background to that matter but I am happy to take the question on notice. Withdrawal of Remark Mr C.J. BARNETT : In reference to the previous question answered by the Minister for Housing and Works, the Treasurer referred to Hon Peter Collier with the comment “probably a forgery”. Forgery is a criminal offence and I ask that he withdraw and apologise. The SPEAKER : I did not hear that. I am sure that if the Treasurer said that he will withdraw it. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I referred to the event, not to the person, and I do not think that is unparliamentary. The SPEAKER : So the Treasurer did not say it? Mr E.S. RIPPER : I did say it. If you want me to withdraw, I will withdraw. The SPEAKER : No. Take a seat.
(1) Why was a permit granted to clear 90 per cent of this property within three months of an application being submitted when the previous owner faced prosecution after clearing a small portion of native bush? (2) By any chance did the granting of this permit have anything to do with the fact that the new owners engaged the services of Mr Brian Burke? Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN replied: (1)-(2) Clearly, the member for Moore cannot see the wood for the trees in this regard. He has asked a question of me but I am not aware of the particular matter he has raised. I do not have any information on that. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN : It would have been more appropriate for the member to give me notice of the question so that I could have provided him with an answer. I am not aware of the particular lot 67 that he has highlighted. I am not aware of the background to that matter but I am happy to take the question on notice. Withdrawal of Remark Mr C.J. BARNETT : In reference to the previous question answered by the Minister for Housing and Works, the Treasurer referred to Hon Peter Collier with the comment “probably a forgery”. Forgery is a criminal offence and I ask that he withdraw and apologise. The SPEAKER : I did not hear that. I am sure that if the Treasurer said that he will withdraw it. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I referred to the event, not to the person, and I do not think that is unparliamentary. The SPEAKER : So the Treasurer did not say it? Mr E.S. RIPPER : I did say it. If you want me to withdraw, I will withdraw. The SPEAKER : No. Take a seat.
(2) By any chance did the granting of this permit have anything to do with the fact that the new owners engaged the services of Mr Brian Burke? Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN replied: (1)-(2) Clearly, the member for Moore cannot see the wood for the trees in this regard. He has asked a question of me but I am not aware of the particular matter he has raised. I do not have any information on that. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN : It would have been more appropriate for the member to give me notice of the question so that I could have provided him with an answer. I am not aware of the particular lot 67 that he has highlighted. I am not aware of the background to that matter but I am happy to take the question on notice. Withdrawal of Remark Mr C.J. BARNETT : In reference to the previous question answered by the Minister for Housing and Works, the Treasurer referred to Hon Peter Collier with the comment “probably a forgery”. Forgery is a criminal offence and I ask that he withdraw and apologise. The SPEAKER : I did not hear that. I am sure that if the Treasurer said that he will withdraw it. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I referred to the event, not to the person, and I do not think that is unparliamentary. The SPEAKER : So the Treasurer did not say it? Mr E.S. RIPPER : I did say it. If you want me to withdraw, I will withdraw. The SPEAKER : No. Take a seat.
Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN replied: (1)-(2) Clearly, the member for Moore cannot see the wood for the trees in this regard. He has asked a question of me but I am not aware of the particular matter he has raised. I do not have any information on that. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN : It would have been more appropriate for the member to give me notice of the question so that I could have provided him with an answer. I am not aware of the particular lot 67 that he has highlighted. I am not aware of the background to that matter but I am happy to take the question on notice. Withdrawal of Remark Mr C.J. BARNETT : In reference to the previous question answered by the Minister for Housing and Works, the Treasurer referred to Hon Peter Collier with the comment “probably a forgery”. Forgery is a criminal offence and I ask that he withdraw and apologise. The SPEAKER : I did not hear that. I am sure that if the Treasurer said that he will withdraw it. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I referred to the event, not to the person, and I do not think that is unparliamentary. The SPEAKER : So the Treasurer did not say it? Mr E.S. RIPPER : I did say it. If you want me to withdraw, I will withdraw. The SPEAKER : No. Take a seat.
(1)-(2) Clearly, the member for Moore cannot see the wood for the trees in this regard. He has asked a question of me but I am not aware of the particular matter he has raised. I do not have any information on that. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN : It would have been more appropriate for the member to give me notice of the question so that I could have provided him with an answer. I am not aware of the particular lot 67 that he has highlighted. I am not aware of the background to that matter but I am happy to take the question on notice. Withdrawal of Remark Mr C.J. BARNETT : In reference to the previous question answered by the Minister for Housing and Works, the Treasurer referred to Hon Peter Collier with the comment “probably a forgery”. Forgery is a criminal offence and I ask that he withdraw and apologise. The SPEAKER : I did not hear that. I am sure that if the Treasurer said that he will withdraw it. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I referred to the event, not to the person, and I do not think that is unparliamentary. The SPEAKER : So the Treasurer did not say it? Mr E.S. RIPPER : I did say it. If you want me to withdraw, I will withdraw. The SPEAKER : No. Take a seat.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN : It would have been more appropriate for the member to give me notice of the question so that I could have provided him with an answer. I am not aware of the particular lot 67 that he has highlighted. I am not aware of the background to that matter but I am happy to take the question on notice. Withdrawal of Remark Mr C.J. BARNETT : In reference to the previous question answered by the Minister for Housing and Works, the Treasurer referred to Hon Peter Collier with the comment “probably a forgery”. Forgery is a criminal offence and I ask that he withdraw and apologise. The SPEAKER : I did not hear that. I am sure that if the Treasurer said that he will withdraw it. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I referred to the event, not to the person, and I do not think that is unparliamentary. The SPEAKER : So the Treasurer did not say it? Mr E.S. RIPPER : I did say it. If you want me to withdraw, I will withdraw. The SPEAKER : No. Take a seat.
The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN : It would have been more appropriate for the member to give me notice of the question so that I could have provided him with an answer. I am not aware of the particular lot 67 that he has highlighted. I am not aware of the background to that matter but I am happy to take the question on notice. Withdrawal of Remark Mr C.J. BARNETT : In reference to the previous question answered by the Minister for Housing and Works, the Treasurer referred to Hon Peter Collier with the comment “probably a forgery”. Forgery is a criminal offence and I ask that he withdraw and apologise. The SPEAKER : I did not hear that. I am sure that if the Treasurer said that he will withdraw it. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I referred to the event, not to the person, and I do not think that is unparliamentary. The SPEAKER : So the Treasurer did not say it? Mr E.S. RIPPER : I did say it. If you want me to withdraw, I will withdraw. The SPEAKER : No. Take a seat.
Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN : It would have been more appropriate for the member to give me notice of the question so that I could have provided him with an answer. I am not aware of the particular lot 67 that he has highlighted. I am not aware of the background to that matter but I am happy to take the question on notice. Withdrawal of Remark Mr C.J. BARNETT : In reference to the previous question answered by the Minister for Housing and Works, the Treasurer referred to Hon Peter Collier with the comment “probably a forgery”. Forgery is a criminal offence and I ask that he withdraw and apologise. The SPEAKER : I did not hear that. I am sure that if the Treasurer said that he will withdraw it. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I referred to the event, not to the person, and I do not think that is unparliamentary. The SPEAKER : So the Treasurer did not say it? Mr E.S. RIPPER : I did say it. If you want me to withdraw, I will withdraw. The SPEAKER : No. Take a seat.
The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN : It would have been more appropriate for the member to give me notice of the question so that I could have provided him with an answer. I am not aware of the particular lot 67 that he has highlighted. I am not aware of the background to that matter but I am happy to take the question on notice. Withdrawal of Remark Mr C.J. BARNETT : In reference to the previous question answered by the Minister for Housing and Works, the Treasurer referred to Hon Peter Collier with the comment “probably a forgery”. Forgery is a criminal offence and I ask that he withdraw and apologise. The SPEAKER : I did not hear that. I am sure that if the Treasurer said that he will withdraw it. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I referred to the event, not to the person, and I do not think that is unparliamentary. The SPEAKER : So the Treasurer did not say it? Mr E.S. RIPPER : I did say it. If you want me to withdraw, I will withdraw. The SPEAKER : No. Take a seat.
Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN : It would have been more appropriate for the member to give me notice of the question so that I could have provided him with an answer. I am not aware of the particular lot 67 that he has highlighted. I am not aware of the background to that matter but I am happy to take the question on notice. Withdrawal of Remark Mr C.J. BARNETT : In reference to the previous question answered by the Minister for Housing and Works, the Treasurer referred to Hon Peter Collier with the comment “probably a forgery”. Forgery is a criminal offence and I ask that he withdraw and apologise. The SPEAKER : I did not hear that. I am sure that if the Treasurer said that he will withdraw it. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I referred to the event, not to the person, and I do not think that is unparliamentary. The SPEAKER : So the Treasurer did not say it? Mr E.S. RIPPER : I did say it. If you want me to withdraw, I will withdraw. The SPEAKER : No. Take a seat.
The SPEAKER : I did not hear that. I am sure that if the Treasurer said that he will withdraw it. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I referred to the event, not to the person, and I do not think that is unparliamentary. The SPEAKER : So the Treasurer did not say it? Mr E.S. RIPPER : I did say it. If you want me to withdraw, I will withdraw. The SPEAKER : No. Take a seat.
Mr E.S. RIPPER : I referred to the event, not to the person, and I do not think that is unparliamentary. The SPEAKER : So the Treasurer did not say it? Mr E.S. RIPPER : I did say it. If you want me to withdraw, I will withdraw. The SPEAKER : No. Take a seat.
The SPEAKER : So the Treasurer did not say it? Mr E.S. RIPPER : I did say it. If you want me to withdraw, I will withdraw. The SPEAKER : No. Take a seat.
Mr E.S. RIPPER : I did say it. If you want me to withdraw, I will withdraw. The SPEAKER : No. Take a seat.
The SPEAKER : No. Take a seat.
LOT 67 NICHOLAS ROAD, WANNEROO - CLEARING OF NATIVE VEGETATION
In relation to the clearing of 3.16 hectares of native vegetation for horticultural purposes on lot 67 Nicholas Road, Wanneroo, which is part of the Badgerup Lake Bush Forever site, I ask - (1) Why was a permit granted to clear 90 per cent of this property within three months of an application being submitted when the previous owner faced prosecution after clearing a small portion of native bush? (2) By any chance did the granting of this permit have anything to do with the fact that the new owners engaged the services of Mr Brian Burke? Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN replied: (1)-(2) Clearly, the member for Moore cannot see the wood for the trees in this regard. He has asked a question of me but I am not aware of the particular matter he has raised. I do not have any information on that. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN : It would have been more appropriate for the member to give me notice of the question so that I could have provided him with an answer. I am not aware of the particular lot 67 that he has highlighted. I am not aware of the background to that matter but I am happy to take the question on notice. Withdrawal of Remark Mr C.J. BARNETT : In reference to the previous question answered by the Minister for Housing and Works, the Treasurer referred to Hon Peter Collier with the comment “probably a forgery”. Forgery is a criminal offence and I ask that he withdraw and apologise. The SPEAKER : I did not hear that. I am sure that if the Treasurer said that he will withdraw it. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I referred to the event, not to the person, and I do not think that is unparliamentary. The SPEAKER : So the Treasurer did not say it? Mr E.S. RIPPER : I did say it. If you want me to withdraw, I will withdraw. The SPEAKER : No. Take a seat.
(1) Why was a permit granted to clear 90 per cent of this property within three months of an application being submitted when the previous owner faced prosecution after clearing a small portion of native bush? (2) By any chance did the granting of this permit have anything to do with the fact that the new owners engaged the services of Mr Brian Burke? Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN replied: (1)-(2) Clearly, the member for Moore cannot see the wood for the trees in this regard. He has asked a question of me but I am not aware of the particular matter he has raised. I do not have any information on that. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN : It would have been more appropriate for the member to give me notice of the question so that I could have provided him with an answer. I am not aware of the particular lot 67 that he has highlighted. I am not aware of the background to that matter but I am happy to take the question on notice. Withdrawal of Remark Mr C.J. BARNETT : In reference to the previous question answered by the Minister for Housing and Works, the Treasurer referred to Hon Peter Collier with the comment “probably a forgery”. Forgery is a criminal offence and I ask that he withdraw and apologise. The SPEAKER : I did not hear that. I am sure that if the Treasurer said that he will withdraw it. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I referred to the event, not to the person, and I do not think that is unparliamentary. The SPEAKER : So the Treasurer did not say it? Mr E.S. RIPPER : I did say it. If you want me to withdraw, I will withdraw. The SPEAKER : No. Take a seat.
(2) By any chance did the granting of this permit have anything to do with the fact that the new owners engaged the services of Mr Brian Burke? Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN replied: (1)-(2) Clearly, the member for Moore cannot see the wood for the trees in this regard. He has asked a question of me but I am not aware of the particular matter he has raised. I do not have any information on that. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN : It would have been more appropriate for the member to give me notice of the question so that I could have provided him with an answer. I am not aware of the particular lot 67 that he has highlighted. I am not aware of the background to that matter but I am happy to take the question on notice. Withdrawal of Remark Mr C.J. BARNETT : In reference to the previous question answered by the Minister for Housing and Works, the Treasurer referred to Hon Peter Collier with the comment “probably a forgery”. Forgery is a criminal offence and I ask that he withdraw and apologise. The SPEAKER : I did not hear that. I am sure that if the Treasurer said that he will withdraw it. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I referred to the event, not to the person, and I do not think that is unparliamentary. The SPEAKER : So the Treasurer did not say it? Mr E.S. RIPPER : I did say it. If you want me to withdraw, I will withdraw. The SPEAKER : No. Take a seat.
Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN replied: (1)-(2) Clearly, the member for Moore cannot see the wood for the trees in this regard. He has asked a question of me but I am not aware of the particular matter he has raised. I do not have any information on that. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN : It would have been more appropriate for the member to give me notice of the question so that I could have provided him with an answer. I am not aware of the particular lot 67 that he has highlighted. I am not aware of the background to that matter but I am happy to take the question on notice. Withdrawal of Remark Mr C.J. BARNETT : In reference to the previous question answered by the Minister for Housing and Works, the Treasurer referred to Hon Peter Collier with the comment “probably a forgery”. Forgery is a criminal offence and I ask that he withdraw and apologise. The SPEAKER : I did not hear that. I am sure that if the Treasurer said that he will withdraw it. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I referred to the event, not to the person, and I do not think that is unparliamentary. The SPEAKER : So the Treasurer did not say it? Mr E.S. RIPPER : I did say it. If you want me to withdraw, I will withdraw. The SPEAKER : No. Take a seat.
(1)-(2) Clearly, the member for Moore cannot see the wood for the trees in this regard. He has asked a question of me but I am not aware of the particular matter he has raised. I do not have any information on that. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN : It would have been more appropriate for the member to give me notice of the question so that I could have provided him with an answer. I am not aware of the particular lot 67 that he has highlighted. I am not aware of the background to that matter but I am happy to take the question on notice. Withdrawal of Remark Mr C.J. BARNETT : In reference to the previous question answered by the Minister for Housing and Works, the Treasurer referred to Hon Peter Collier with the comment “probably a forgery”. Forgery is a criminal offence and I ask that he withdraw and apologise. The SPEAKER : I did not hear that. I am sure that if the Treasurer said that he will withdraw it. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I referred to the event, not to the person, and I do not think that is unparliamentary. The SPEAKER : So the Treasurer did not say it? Mr E.S. RIPPER : I did say it. If you want me to withdraw, I will withdraw. The SPEAKER : No. Take a seat.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN : It would have been more appropriate for the member to give me notice of the question so that I could have provided him with an answer. I am not aware of the particular lot 67 that he has highlighted. I am not aware of the background to that matter but I am happy to take the question on notice. Withdrawal of Remark Mr C.J. BARNETT : In reference to the previous question answered by the Minister for Housing and Works, the Treasurer referred to Hon Peter Collier with the comment “probably a forgery”. Forgery is a criminal offence and I ask that he withdraw and apologise. The SPEAKER : I did not hear that. I am sure that if the Treasurer said that he will withdraw it. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I referred to the event, not to the person, and I do not think that is unparliamentary. The SPEAKER : So the Treasurer did not say it? Mr E.S. RIPPER : I did say it. If you want me to withdraw, I will withdraw. The SPEAKER : No. Take a seat.
The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the first time. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN : It would have been more appropriate for the member to give me notice of the question so that I could have provided him with an answer. I am not aware of the particular lot 67 that he has highlighted. I am not aware of the background to that matter but I am happy to take the question on notice. Withdrawal of Remark Mr C.J. BARNETT : In reference to the previous question answered by the Minister for Housing and Works, the Treasurer referred to Hon Peter Collier with the comment “probably a forgery”. Forgery is a criminal offence and I ask that he withdraw and apologise. The SPEAKER : I did not hear that. I am sure that if the Treasurer said that he will withdraw it. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I referred to the event, not to the person, and I do not think that is unparliamentary. The SPEAKER : So the Treasurer did not say it? Mr E.S. RIPPER : I did say it. If you want me to withdraw, I will withdraw. The SPEAKER : No. Take a seat.
Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN : It would have been more appropriate for the member to give me notice of the question so that I could have provided him with an answer. I am not aware of the particular lot 67 that he has highlighted. I am not aware of the background to that matter but I am happy to take the question on notice. Withdrawal of Remark Mr C.J. BARNETT : In reference to the previous question answered by the Minister for Housing and Works, the Treasurer referred to Hon Peter Collier with the comment “probably a forgery”. Forgery is a criminal offence and I ask that he withdraw and apologise. The SPEAKER : I did not hear that. I am sure that if the Treasurer said that he will withdraw it. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I referred to the event, not to the person, and I do not think that is unparliamentary. The SPEAKER : So the Treasurer did not say it? Mr E.S. RIPPER : I did say it. If you want me to withdraw, I will withdraw. The SPEAKER : No. Take a seat.
The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the second time. Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN : It would have been more appropriate for the member to give me notice of the question so that I could have provided him with an answer. I am not aware of the particular lot 67 that he has highlighted. I am not aware of the background to that matter but I am happy to take the question on notice. Withdrawal of Remark Mr C.J. BARNETT : In reference to the previous question answered by the Minister for Housing and Works, the Treasurer referred to Hon Peter Collier with the comment “probably a forgery”. Forgery is a criminal offence and I ask that he withdraw and apologise. The SPEAKER : I did not hear that. I am sure that if the Treasurer said that he will withdraw it. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I referred to the event, not to the person, and I do not think that is unparliamentary. The SPEAKER : So the Treasurer did not say it? Mr E.S. RIPPER : I did say it. If you want me to withdraw, I will withdraw. The SPEAKER : No. Take a seat.
Mr D.A. TEMPLEMAN : It would have been more appropriate for the member to give me notice of the question so that I could have provided him with an answer. I am not aware of the particular lot 67 that he has highlighted. I am not aware of the background to that matter but I am happy to take the question on notice. Withdrawal of Remark Mr C.J. BARNETT : In reference to the previous question answered by the Minister for Housing and Works, the Treasurer referred to Hon Peter Collier with the comment “probably a forgery”. Forgery is a criminal offence and I ask that he withdraw and apologise. The SPEAKER : I did not hear that. I am sure that if the Treasurer said that he will withdraw it. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I referred to the event, not to the person, and I do not think that is unparliamentary. The SPEAKER : So the Treasurer did not say it? Mr E.S. RIPPER : I did say it. If you want me to withdraw, I will withdraw. The SPEAKER : No. Take a seat.
The SPEAKER : I did not hear that. I am sure that if the Treasurer said that he will withdraw it. Mr E.S. RIPPER : I referred to the event, not to the person, and I do not think that is unparliamentary. The SPEAKER : So the Treasurer did not say it? Mr E.S. RIPPER : I did say it. If you want me to withdraw, I will withdraw. The SPEAKER : No. Take a seat.
Mr E.S. RIPPER : I referred to the event, not to the person, and I do not think that is unparliamentary. The SPEAKER : So the Treasurer did not say it? Mr E.S. RIPPER : I did say it. If you want me to withdraw, I will withdraw. The SPEAKER : No. Take a seat.
The SPEAKER : So the Treasurer did not say it? Mr E.S. RIPPER : I did say it. If you want me to withdraw, I will withdraw. The SPEAKER : No. Take a seat.
Mr E.S. RIPPER : I did say it. If you want me to withdraw, I will withdraw. The SPEAKER : No. Take a seat.
The SPEAKER : No. Take a seat.
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