Legislative Council President

Mr MARSHALL (Dunstan—Leader of the Opposition) (14:38): A supplementary to the Premier, sir: has the Premier spoken with the Hon. John Gazzola, a member of the Premier's caucus, to ascertain the nature of his allegation of corrupt behaviour against the President of the other place?

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL (Cheltenham—Premier) (14:38): I think I have made it clear what my position is. Obviously, the former president is bitterly disappointed about no longer being in that role. I think he has chosen a fairly destructive way of seeking to advance his grievances publicly. I have expressed my concern about it; I don't think it is an acceptable way of advancing the matter. If he has some concerns, he also has his rights to put them to the relevant authority.

Mr MARSHALL: Mr Speaker, a further supplementary.

The SPEAKER: A further supplementary.