❓ Question regarding whether the Minister's comments align with the Department of Education and Training's anti-racism policy. Minister affirms his support for the policy and apologises if offence was taken.
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MEMBER FOR ROCKINGHAM — APOLOGY TO ETHNIC COMMUNITY
I refer to the minister’s comments — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. The SPEAKER : Take a seat, member. I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the first time. Point of Order Mr P.B. WATSON : I heard the member for Murray saying he should go back to smoking something, which is inappropriate. The SPEAKER : I did not hear any such comment. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr S.C. THOMAS : I will start my question again, Mr Speaker. I refer to the minister’s comments yesterday that the member for Ballajura was the “worst ethnic branch stacker in the history of the Labor Party in WA.” I also refer the minister to the Department of Education and Training’s policy on anti-racism, which states that the department “is committed to the elimination of racial discrimination and harassment in its structure, culture, curriculum and working environment”, and further states that it, “promotes the recognition and acceptance of equality of all employees, regardless of their race.” How do the minister’s comments yesterday and his refusal to properly and adequately apologise for them today reflect the policy of his department that, as minister, he promotes and endorses, and to which he expects his staff to adhere? Mr M. McGOWAN
I refer to the minister’s comments — Mr M.P. Murray interjected. The SPEAKER : Take a seat, member. I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the first time. Point of Order Mr P.B. WATSON : I heard the member for Murray saying he should go back to smoking something, which is inappropriate. The SPEAKER : I did not hear any such comment. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr S.C. THOMAS : I will start my question again, Mr Speaker. I refer to the minister’s comments yesterday that the member for Ballajura was the “worst ethnic branch stacker in the history of the Labor Party in WA.” I also refer the minister to the Department of Education and Training’s policy on anti-racism, which states that the department “is committed to the elimination of racial discrimination and harassment in its structure, culture, curriculum and working environment”, and further states that it, “promotes the recognition and acceptance of equality of all employees, regardless of their race.” How do the minister’s comments yesterday and his refusal to properly and adequately apologise for them today reflect the policy of his department that, as minister, he promotes and endorses, and to which he expects his staff to adhere? Mr M. McGOWAN
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Of course I endorse the policy of the department, which is opposed to racism, absolutely and completely. Indeed, the Department of Education and Training has a range of policies embedded into the curriculum to encourage students not to engage in racist behaviour and to ensure that students around Western Australia have a deep understanding of Aboriginal perspectives and how to understand Aboriginal culture. We have an inclusive school strategy which is all about ensuring that our students are tolerant and understanding of other students who come to our schools. We also have English as a second language programs, and so on and so forth. These are all policies that we endorse and support. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Warren-Blackwood to order for the third and final time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Of course I endorse all of those policies. Mr T. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order. Mr M. McGOWAN : I addressed the other issues that the member for Capel raised earlier this morning. I indicated to the house that if people had taken offence at what I said yesterday, I am sorry about that. I also indicated to the house that I do not have any tolerance of branch stacking and people who exploit vulnerable people, and that is my view.
Mr M.P. Murray interjected. The SPEAKER : Take a seat, member. I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the first time. Point of Order Mr P.B. WATSON : I heard the member for Murray saying he should go back to smoking something, which is inappropriate. The SPEAKER : I did not hear any such comment. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr S.C. THOMAS : I will start my question again, Mr Speaker. I refer to the minister’s comments yesterday that the member for Ballajura was the “worst ethnic branch stacker in the history of the Labor Party in WA.” I also refer the minister to the Department of Education and Training’s policy on anti-racism, which states that the department “is committed to the elimination of racial discrimination and harassment in its structure, culture, curriculum and working environment”, and further states that it, “promotes the recognition and acceptance of equality of all employees, regardless of their race.” How do the minister’s comments yesterday and his refusal to properly and adequately apologise for them today reflect the policy of his department that, as minister, he promotes and endorses, and to which he expects his staff to adhere? Mr M. McGOWAN replied: Of course I endorse the policy of the department, which is opposed to racism, absolutely and completely. Indeed, the Department of Education and Training has a range of policies embedded into the curriculum to encourage students not to engage in racist behaviour and to ensure that students around Western Australia have a deep understanding of Aboriginal perspectives and how to understand Aboriginal culture. We have an inclusive school strategy which is all about ensuring that our students are tolerant and understanding of other students who come to our schools. We also have English as a second language programs, and so on and so forth. These are all policies that we endorse and support. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Warren-Blackwood to order for the third and final time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Of course I endorse all of those policies. Mr T. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order. Mr M. McGOWAN : I addressed the other issues that the member for Capel raised earlier this morning. I indicated to the house that if people had taken offence at what I said yesterday, I am sorry about that. I also indicated to the house that I do not have any tolerance of branch stacking and people who exploit vulnerable people, and that is my view.
The SPEAKER : Take a seat, member. I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the first time. Point of Order Mr P.B. WATSON : I heard the member for Murray saying he should go back to smoking something, which is inappropriate. The SPEAKER : I did not hear any such comment. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr S.C. THOMAS : I will start my question again, Mr Speaker. I refer to the minister’s comments yesterday that the member for Ballajura was the “worst ethnic branch stacker in the history of the Labor Party in WA.” I also refer the minister to the Department of Education and Training’s policy on anti-racism, which states that the department “is committed to the elimination of racial discrimination and harassment in its structure, culture, curriculum and working environment”, and further states that it, “promotes the recognition and acceptance of equality of all employees, regardless of their race.” How do the minister’s comments yesterday and his refusal to properly and adequately apologise for them today reflect the policy of his department that, as minister, he promotes and endorses, and to which he expects his staff to adhere? Mr M. McGOWAN replied: Of course I endorse the policy of the department, which is opposed to racism, absolutely and completely. Indeed, the Department of Education and Training has a range of policies embedded into the curriculum to encourage students not to engage in racist behaviour and to ensure that students around Western Australia have a deep understanding of Aboriginal perspectives and how to understand Aboriginal culture. We have an inclusive school strategy which is all about ensuring that our students are tolerant and understanding of other students who come to our schools. We also have English as a second language programs, and so on and so forth. These are all policies that we endorse and support. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Warren-Blackwood to order for the third and final time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Of course I endorse all of those policies. Mr T. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order. Mr M. McGOWAN : I addressed the other issues that the member for Capel raised earlier this morning. I indicated to the house that if people had taken offence at what I said yesterday, I am sorry about that. I also indicated to the house that I do not have any tolerance of branch stacking and people who exploit vulnerable people, and that is my view.
The SPEAKER : I did not hear any such comment. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr S.C. THOMAS : I will start my question again, Mr Speaker. I refer to the minister’s comments yesterday that the member for Ballajura was the “worst ethnic branch stacker in the history of the Labor Party in WA.” I also refer the minister to the Department of Education and Training’s policy on anti-racism, which states that the department “is committed to the elimination of racial discrimination and harassment in its structure, culture, curriculum and working environment”, and further states that it, “promotes the recognition and acceptance of equality of all employees, regardless of their race.” How do the minister’s comments yesterday and his refusal to properly and adequately apologise for them today reflect the policy of his department that, as minister, he promotes and endorses, and to which he expects his staff to adhere? Mr M. McGOWAN replied: Of course I endorse the policy of the department, which is opposed to racism, absolutely and completely. Indeed, the Department of Education and Training has a range of policies embedded into the curriculum to encourage students not to engage in racist behaviour and to ensure that students around Western Australia have a deep understanding of Aboriginal perspectives and how to understand Aboriginal culture. We have an inclusive school strategy which is all about ensuring that our students are tolerant and understanding of other students who come to our schools. We also have English as a second language programs, and so on and so forth. These are all policies that we endorse and support. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Warren-Blackwood to order for the third and final time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Of course I endorse all of those policies. Mr T. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order. Mr M. McGOWAN : I addressed the other issues that the member for Capel raised earlier this morning. I indicated to the house that if people had taken offence at what I said yesterday, I am sorry about that. I also indicated to the house that I do not have any tolerance of branch stacking and people who exploit vulnerable people, and that is my view.
I refer to the minister’s comments yesterday that the member for Ballajura was the “worst ethnic branch stacker in the history of the Labor Party in WA.” I also refer the minister to the Department of Education and Training’s policy on anti-racism, which states that the department “is committed to the elimination of racial discrimination and harassment in its structure, culture, curriculum and working environment”, and further states that it, “promotes the recognition and acceptance of equality of all employees, regardless of their race.” How do the minister’s comments yesterday and his refusal to properly and adequately apologise for them today reflect the policy of his department that, as minister, he promotes and endorses, and to which he expects his staff to adhere? Mr M. McGOWAN replied: Of course I endorse the policy of the department, which is opposed to racism, absolutely and completely. Indeed, the Department of Education and Training has a range of policies embedded into the curriculum to encourage students not to engage in racist behaviour and to ensure that students around Western Australia have a deep understanding of Aboriginal perspectives and how to understand Aboriginal culture. We have an inclusive school strategy which is all about ensuring that our students are tolerant and understanding of other students who come to our schools. We also have English as a second language programs, and so on and so forth. These are all policies that we endorse and support. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Warren-Blackwood to order for the third and final time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Of course I endorse all of those policies. Mr T. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order. Mr M. McGOWAN : I addressed the other issues that the member for Capel raised earlier this morning. I indicated to the house that if people had taken offence at what I said yesterday, I am sorry about that. I also indicated to the house that I do not have any tolerance of branch stacking and people who exploit vulnerable people, and that is my view.
Mr M. McGOWAN replied: Of course I endorse the policy of the department, which is opposed to racism, absolutely and completely. Indeed, the Department of Education and Training has a range of policies embedded into the curriculum to encourage students not to engage in racist behaviour and to ensure that students around Western Australia have a deep understanding of Aboriginal perspectives and how to understand Aboriginal culture. We have an inclusive school strategy which is all about ensuring that our students are tolerant and understanding of other students who come to our schools. We also have English as a second language programs, and so on and so forth. These are all policies that we endorse and support. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Warren-Blackwood to order for the third and final time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Of course I endorse all of those policies. Mr T. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order. Mr M. McGOWAN : I addressed the other issues that the member for Capel raised earlier this morning. I indicated to the house that if people had taken offence at what I said yesterday, I am sorry about that. I also indicated to the house that I do not have any tolerance of branch stacking and people who exploit vulnerable people, and that is my view.
Of course I endorse the policy of the department, which is opposed to racism, absolutely and completely. Indeed, the Department of Education and Training has a range of policies embedded into the curriculum to encourage students not to engage in racist behaviour and to ensure that students around Western Australia have a deep understanding of Aboriginal perspectives and how to understand Aboriginal culture. We have an inclusive school strategy which is all about ensuring that our students are tolerant and understanding of other students who come to our schools. We also have English as a second language programs, and so on and so forth. These are all policies that we endorse and support. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Warren-Blackwood to order for the third and final time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Of course I endorse all of those policies. Mr T. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order. Mr M. McGOWAN : I addressed the other issues that the member for Capel raised earlier this morning. I indicated to the house that if people had taken offence at what I said yesterday, I am sorry about that. I also indicated to the house that I do not have any tolerance of branch stacking and people who exploit vulnerable people, and that is my view.
Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Warren-Blackwood to order for the third and final time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Of course I endorse all of those policies. Mr T. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order. Mr M. McGOWAN : I addressed the other issues that the member for Capel raised earlier this morning. I indicated to the house that if people had taken offence at what I said yesterday, I am sorry about that. I also indicated to the house that I do not have any tolerance of branch stacking and people who exploit vulnerable people, and that is my view.
The SPEAKER : I call the member for Warren-Blackwood to order for the third and final time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Of course I endorse all of those policies. Mr T. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order. Mr M. McGOWAN : I addressed the other issues that the member for Capel raised earlier this morning. I indicated to the house that if people had taken offence at what I said yesterday, I am sorry about that. I also indicated to the house that I do not have any tolerance of branch stacking and people who exploit vulnerable people, and that is my view.
Mr M. McGOWAN : Of course I endorse all of those policies. Mr T. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order. Mr M. McGOWAN : I addressed the other issues that the member for Capel raised earlier this morning. I indicated to the house that if people had taken offence at what I said yesterday, I am sorry about that. I also indicated to the house that I do not have any tolerance of branch stacking and people who exploit vulnerable people, and that is my view.
Mr T. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order. Mr M. McGOWAN : I addressed the other issues that the member for Capel raised earlier this morning. I indicated to the house that if people had taken offence at what I said yesterday, I am sorry about that. I also indicated to the house that I do not have any tolerance of branch stacking and people who exploit vulnerable people, and that is my view.
The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order. Mr M. McGOWAN : I addressed the other issues that the member for Capel raised earlier this morning. I indicated to the house that if people had taken offence at what I said yesterday, I am sorry about that. I also indicated to the house that I do not have any tolerance of branch stacking and people who exploit vulnerable people, and that is my view.
Mr M. McGOWAN : I addressed the other issues that the member for Capel raised earlier this morning. I indicated to the house that if people had taken offence at what I said yesterday, I am sorry about that. I also indicated to the house that I do not have any tolerance of branch stacking and people who exploit vulnerable people, and that is my view.
Mr M.P. Murray interjected. The SPEAKER : Take a seat, member. I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the first time. Point of Order Mr P.B. WATSON : I heard the member for Murray saying he should go back to smoking something, which is inappropriate. The SPEAKER : I did not hear any such comment. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr S.C. THOMAS : I will start my question again, Mr Speaker. I refer to the minister’s comments yesterday that the member for Ballajura was the “worst ethnic branch stacker in the history of the Labor Party in WA.” I also refer the minister to the Department of Education and Training’s policy on anti-racism, which states that the department “is committed to the elimination of racial discrimination and harassment in its structure, culture, curriculum and working environment”, and further states that it, “promotes the recognition and acceptance of equality of all employees, regardless of their race.” How do the minister’s comments yesterday and his refusal to properly and adequately apologise for them today reflect the policy of his department that, as minister, he promotes and endorses, and to which he expects his staff to adhere? Mr M. McGOWAN replied: Of course I endorse the policy of the department, which is opposed to racism, absolutely and completely. Indeed, the Department of Education and Training has a range of policies embedded into the curriculum to encourage students not to engage in racist behaviour and to ensure that students around Western Australia have a deep understanding of Aboriginal perspectives and how to understand Aboriginal culture. We have an inclusive school strategy which is all about ensuring that our students are tolerant and understanding of other students who come to our schools. We also have English as a second language programs, and so on and so forth. These are all policies that we endorse and support. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Warren-Blackwood to order for the third and final time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Of course I endorse all of those policies. Mr T. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order. Mr M. McGOWAN : I addressed the other issues that the member for Capel raised earlier this morning. I indicated to the house that if people had taken offence at what I said yesterday, I am sorry about that. I also indicated to the house that I do not have any tolerance of branch stacking and people who exploit vulnerable people, and that is my view.
The SPEAKER : Take a seat, member. I call the member for Collie-Wellington to order for the first time. Point of Order Mr P.B. WATSON : I heard the member for Murray saying he should go back to smoking something, which is inappropriate. The SPEAKER : I did not hear any such comment. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr S.C. THOMAS : I will start my question again, Mr Speaker. I refer to the minister’s comments yesterday that the member for Ballajura was the “worst ethnic branch stacker in the history of the Labor Party in WA.” I also refer the minister to the Department of Education and Training’s policy on anti-racism, which states that the department “is committed to the elimination of racial discrimination and harassment in its structure, culture, curriculum and working environment”, and further states that it, “promotes the recognition and acceptance of equality of all employees, regardless of their race.” How do the minister’s comments yesterday and his refusal to properly and adequately apologise for them today reflect the policy of his department that, as minister, he promotes and endorses, and to which he expects his staff to adhere? Mr M. McGOWAN replied: Of course I endorse the policy of the department, which is opposed to racism, absolutely and completely. Indeed, the Department of Education and Training has a range of policies embedded into the curriculum to encourage students not to engage in racist behaviour and to ensure that students around Western Australia have a deep understanding of Aboriginal perspectives and how to understand Aboriginal culture. We have an inclusive school strategy which is all about ensuring that our students are tolerant and understanding of other students who come to our schools. We also have English as a second language programs, and so on and so forth. These are all policies that we endorse and support. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Warren-Blackwood to order for the third and final time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Of course I endorse all of those policies. Mr T. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order. Mr M. McGOWAN : I addressed the other issues that the member for Capel raised earlier this morning. I indicated to the house that if people had taken offence at what I said yesterday, I am sorry about that. I also indicated to the house that I do not have any tolerance of branch stacking and people who exploit vulnerable people, and that is my view.
The SPEAKER : I did not hear any such comment. Questions without Notice Resumed Dr S.C. THOMAS : I will start my question again, Mr Speaker. I refer to the minister’s comments yesterday that the member for Ballajura was the “worst ethnic branch stacker in the history of the Labor Party in WA.” I also refer the minister to the Department of Education and Training’s policy on anti-racism, which states that the department “is committed to the elimination of racial discrimination and harassment in its structure, culture, curriculum and working environment”, and further states that it, “promotes the recognition and acceptance of equality of all employees, regardless of their race.” How do the minister’s comments yesterday and his refusal to properly and adequately apologise for them today reflect the policy of his department that, as minister, he promotes and endorses, and to which he expects his staff to adhere? Mr M. McGOWAN replied: Of course I endorse the policy of the department, which is opposed to racism, absolutely and completely. Indeed, the Department of Education and Training has a range of policies embedded into the curriculum to encourage students not to engage in racist behaviour and to ensure that students around Western Australia have a deep understanding of Aboriginal perspectives and how to understand Aboriginal culture. We have an inclusive school strategy which is all about ensuring that our students are tolerant and understanding of other students who come to our schools. We also have English as a second language programs, and so on and so forth. These are all policies that we endorse and support. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Warren-Blackwood to order for the third and final time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Of course I endorse all of those policies. Mr T. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order. Mr M. McGOWAN : I addressed the other issues that the member for Capel raised earlier this morning. I indicated to the house that if people had taken offence at what I said yesterday, I am sorry about that. I also indicated to the house that I do not have any tolerance of branch stacking and people who exploit vulnerable people, and that is my view.
I refer to the minister’s comments yesterday that the member for Ballajura was the “worst ethnic branch stacker in the history of the Labor Party in WA.” I also refer the minister to the Department of Education and Training’s policy on anti-racism, which states that the department “is committed to the elimination of racial discrimination and harassment in its structure, culture, curriculum and working environment”, and further states that it, “promotes the recognition and acceptance of equality of all employees, regardless of their race.” How do the minister’s comments yesterday and his refusal to properly and adequately apologise for them today reflect the policy of his department that, as minister, he promotes and endorses, and to which he expects his staff to adhere? Mr M. McGOWAN replied: Of course I endorse the policy of the department, which is opposed to racism, absolutely and completely. Indeed, the Department of Education and Training has a range of policies embedded into the curriculum to encourage students not to engage in racist behaviour and to ensure that students around Western Australia have a deep understanding of Aboriginal perspectives and how to understand Aboriginal culture. We have an inclusive school strategy which is all about ensuring that our students are tolerant and understanding of other students who come to our schools. We also have English as a second language programs, and so on and so forth. These are all policies that we endorse and support. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Warren-Blackwood to order for the third and final time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Of course I endorse all of those policies. Mr T. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order. Mr M. McGOWAN : I addressed the other issues that the member for Capel raised earlier this morning. I indicated to the house that if people had taken offence at what I said yesterday, I am sorry about that. I also indicated to the house that I do not have any tolerance of branch stacking and people who exploit vulnerable people, and that is my view.
Mr M. McGOWAN replied: Of course I endorse the policy of the department, which is opposed to racism, absolutely and completely. Indeed, the Department of Education and Training has a range of policies embedded into the curriculum to encourage students not to engage in racist behaviour and to ensure that students around Western Australia have a deep understanding of Aboriginal perspectives and how to understand Aboriginal culture. We have an inclusive school strategy which is all about ensuring that our students are tolerant and understanding of other students who come to our schools. We also have English as a second language programs, and so on and so forth. These are all policies that we endorse and support. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Warren-Blackwood to order for the third and final time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Of course I endorse all of those policies. Mr T. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order. Mr M. McGOWAN : I addressed the other issues that the member for Capel raised earlier this morning. I indicated to the house that if people had taken offence at what I said yesterday, I am sorry about that. I also indicated to the house that I do not have any tolerance of branch stacking and people who exploit vulnerable people, and that is my view.
Of course I endorse the policy of the department, which is opposed to racism, absolutely and completely. Indeed, the Department of Education and Training has a range of policies embedded into the curriculum to encourage students not to engage in racist behaviour and to ensure that students around Western Australia have a deep understanding of Aboriginal perspectives and how to understand Aboriginal culture. We have an inclusive school strategy which is all about ensuring that our students are tolerant and understanding of other students who come to our schools. We also have English as a second language programs, and so on and so forth. These are all policies that we endorse and support. Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Warren-Blackwood to order for the third and final time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Of course I endorse all of those policies. Mr T. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order. Mr M. McGOWAN : I addressed the other issues that the member for Capel raised earlier this morning. I indicated to the house that if people had taken offence at what I said yesterday, I am sorry about that. I also indicated to the house that I do not have any tolerance of branch stacking and people who exploit vulnerable people, and that is my view.
Mr P.D. Omodei interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the member for Warren-Blackwood to order for the third and final time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Of course I endorse all of those policies. Mr T. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order. Mr M. McGOWAN : I addressed the other issues that the member for Capel raised earlier this morning. I indicated to the house that if people had taken offence at what I said yesterday, I am sorry about that. I also indicated to the house that I do not have any tolerance of branch stacking and people who exploit vulnerable people, and that is my view.
The SPEAKER : I call the member for Warren-Blackwood to order for the third and final time. Mr M. McGOWAN : Of course I endorse all of those policies. Mr T. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order. Mr M. McGOWAN : I addressed the other issues that the member for Capel raised earlier this morning. I indicated to the house that if people had taken offence at what I said yesterday, I am sorry about that. I also indicated to the house that I do not have any tolerance of branch stacking and people who exploit vulnerable people, and that is my view.
Mr M. McGOWAN : Of course I endorse all of those policies. Mr T. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order. Mr M. McGOWAN : I addressed the other issues that the member for Capel raised earlier this morning. I indicated to the house that if people had taken offence at what I said yesterday, I am sorry about that. I also indicated to the house that I do not have any tolerance of branch stacking and people who exploit vulnerable people, and that is my view.
Mr T. Buswell interjected. The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order. Mr M. McGOWAN : I addressed the other issues that the member for Capel raised earlier this morning. I indicated to the house that if people had taken offence at what I said yesterday, I am sorry about that. I also indicated to the house that I do not have any tolerance of branch stacking and people who exploit vulnerable people, and that is my view.
The SPEAKER : I call the Leader of the Opposition to order. Mr M. McGOWAN : I addressed the other issues that the member for Capel raised earlier this morning. I indicated to the house that if people had taken offence at what I said yesterday, I am sorry about that. I also indicated to the house that I do not have any tolerance of branch stacking and people who exploit vulnerable people, and that is my view.
Mr M. McGOWAN : I addressed the other issues that the member for Capel raised earlier this morning. I indicated to the house that if people had taken offence at what I said yesterday, I am sorry about that. I also indicated to the house that I do not have any tolerance of branch stacking and people who exploit vulnerable people, and that is my view.
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