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Parliamentary Questions


Question Without Notice No. 91 asked in the Legislative Assembly on 13 May 2021 by Dr D.J. Honey

Parliament: 41 Session: 1

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL — SUPREME COURT CASE

91. Dr D.J. HONEY to the Premier:

I refer to case 2717 of 2019 currently before the Supreme Court and launched by the President of the Legislative Council against the Corruption and Crime Commissioner. If it is found that the commissioner acted unlawfully in issuing notices to the director general of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to produce privileged documents, will the Premier continue with his support for the reappointment of Mr McKechnie as head of the Corruption and Crime Commission?

Mr M. McGOWAN replied:

Under standing orders, me commenting on a matter before the court and pre-empting its judgement would be improper.

Dr D.J. Honey: It's not pre-empting it.

Mr M. McGOWAN: That is what the member's question asked. I think that shows the inexperience of the Liberal Party.

The SPEAKER: I will provide further counsel to the Leader of the Liberal Party. My understanding is that there are determinations before the court and that you are likely infringing on the sub judice parts of the standing orders of this place.

Several members interjected.