Parliament House Matters

CHAMBER, PHOTOGRAPHY

Mr WILLIAMS: Mr Speaker, I seek a point of clarification from you. Earlier this afternoon you informed someone in the gallery that it was not permissible to take photographs unless the person was an accredited journalist who had permission to do so.

The SPEAKER: That is correct.

Mr WILLIAMS: Is it disorderly, or out of order, for members to take photographs in the house? Last night, the Deputy Premier took photographs in the house, which I would have thought disorderly, and I also think it was designed to intimidate members voting in the chamber.

The SPEAKER: Order! Yes, it is disorderly for members to take photographs in the chamber. If the Deputy Premier, or any member, has taken photographs, I warn them not to do so, and any photographs that they have taken should be disposed of. The Deputy Premier.

The Hon. K.O. FOLEY: I apologise, sir. I confess I did, and I think also my colleague the Minister for Health. We took a photo—

Members interjecting:

The Hon. K.O. FOLEY: Yes. We photographed the member for MacKillop supporting union right of entry into the workplace and we thought his electorate would like to see that.

The SPEAKER: Order! The Deputy Premier has apologised; that is sufficient.

The Hon. J.D. HILL: I thank the Deputy Premier for advising the house that I, too, took a photograph last night. I also apologise, and will dispose of it appropriately.

The SPEAKER: Thank you.