Parliamentary Vacancy

Ms CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (14:23): I am going to, yes, tempted as I am to ask about the member for Croydon's vacancy that is floated. My supplementary to the Premier is: has Mr Michael Brown been promised a position by you to make way for Mr Malinauskas to replace Mr Finnigan?

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL (Cheltenham—Premier) (14:23): Mr Speaker—

The SPEAKER: I am not sure that the Premier is responsible to the house for that, but he seems keen to answer.

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL: Can I say, Mr Speaker, that the notion of being able to attract stellar talent such as Mr Malinauskas, or indeed Mr Brown, to serve this state and make a contribution to public life is something that I would welcome. I think they are both thoroughly talented gentlemen and, in due course, if Mr Malinauskas is supported to come into this house, I think he will make a magnificent contribution. Indeed, if Mr Brown also finds an opportunity in the future to serve this place, I think he also will make a magnificent contribution.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: I call to order the members for Davenport and Schubert. Deputy leader.