Question Time

MINISTER FOR POLICE

Mr WILLIAMS (MacKillop—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (14:03): My question is to the Premier. Why won't the Premier ask for the resignation of the Minister for Police, given that the minister has previously agreed to resign from parliament if his colleagues want him to?

The Hon. M.D. RANN (Ramsay—Premier, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Social Inclusion, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Sustainability and Climate Change) (14:03): It is really interesting that—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. M.D. RANN: It is really interesting that yesterday we heard in court a lawyer, one presumably with legal qualifications, talking about some sort of police force or whatever, but the point of the matter is that the thesis behind your argument is that someone should resign from the ministry—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

Mr WILLIAMS: If that is the end of the Premier's question—

The Hon. M.D. RANN: No. It is very interesting—

Ms Chapman interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. M.D. RANN: You would know about standing orders.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. M.D. RANN: If you are saying that if someone is assaulted they should resign, then what does that say about your understanding of the legal system in this state?

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. M.D. RANN: No wonder you seek qualifications.