Thursday, 19 February 2026

 Moira DEEMING (Western Metropolitan) (10:14): As accountability is so much in the press these days, I was reflecting on how we need accountability from the very, very bottom of society all the way up to the top. And I was reflecting again on how important a free and fearless press is, so I want to give a bit of a shout-out to all the journos that are asking completely ordinary questions of the Premier and to encourage them to keep going, because even though she is lambasting you and attacking your integrity and your professionalism, that really does give you all the information that you need to know. You have your answer. She cannot answer the questions. Keep up the good work.