Referral to Privileges and Conduct Committee
It is clearly the case that the minister has failed to appropriately respond to an order of the House.
It is clearly the case that the minister has failed to appropriately respond to an order of the House.
It seems pretty clear that Ms Ogilvie was informed by the Tasracing chair on 1 July of the decision to terminate Mr Eriksson's contract.
It is very unfortunate that the Government does not seem to have enough confidence in itself to have these debates.
Being a minister is about much more than wearing a nice frock to the races. It is about having honesty and integrity.
We can all try to be the best people we can be and act honourably and honestly but, ultimately, we are all only human.
We support the seeking of leave so we can have a debate about whether the House agrees the Premier should be censured.
The Liberals in government are well known for weasel words, but their performance in Parliament today was one for the ages.
It is important that we have a discussion today about ministerial standards. I understand that Government members are seething about this morning.
Today you have refused to correct a false and misleading statement you made to this place, despite the evidence being there in black and white.
Premier, you have been accused of misleading parliament and you have been asked to correct the record.