Wednesday, 9 March 2022

Member conduct

Ms KEALY (Lowan) (14:19): My question is to the Premier. Former Labor MP Kaushaliya Vaghela has today stated on multiple occasions that the Premier brushed past her at events and embraced people whom she had made bullying complaints against and their friends, as if to reward and encourage their behaviour. Will the Premier unreservedly apologise to Ms Vaghela for the bullying that she endured from those in his government?

The SPEAKER: Order! I am sorry, this question does not relate to government business, so I rule it out of order.

Mr Guy: On a point of order, Speaker, to note on your ruling, this question has everything to do with government business and particularly in relation to the conduct of the government in this Parliament and the conduct of those within the Premier and his—

The SPEAKER: Order! I have ruled on this matter. Questions can be properly framed around government business. This one was not.

Members interjecting.

The SPEAKER: The member for Gembrook can leave the chamber for the period of 1 hour.

Member for Gembrook withdrew from chamber.