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.