COVID-19 Media

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:49): Supplementary arising from the answer just given.

The DEPUTY PRESIDENT: Just hang on. The Hon. Mr Wortley, your leader is on his feet to ask a supplementary question arising from the answer. He doesn't need your help, I don't think.

The Hon. K.J. MAHER: Specifically, why are the COVID-19 updates by the Premier now following partisan political conferences, instead of being separated as they have been throughout this pandemic?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:49): Basically, the government can't win. When we don't do a press conference for whatever reason we are accused of hiding.

Members interjecting:

The DEPUTY PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. S.G. WADE: When we do press conferences they say, 'Please don't mention the pandemic.' I would love to see the Leader of the Opposition, whether in this house or in the other house, give a commitment that they will not mention the P word for the rest of the campaign.

Members interjecting:

The DEPUTY PRESIDENT: Order!