Page 1938 - Week 05 - Thursday, 3 May 2012
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MR SMYTH: Supplementary, Mr Speaker.
MR SPEAKER: Yes, Mr Smyth.
MR SMYTH: In the ABC 666 interview, no mention was made of a family connection. Why was there no mention made on 27 April, one day before you stepped aside from the investigation?
MS GALLAGHER: Because I had not made my mind up about how to deal with the situation, and I was taking advice.
MR SPEAKER: Mr Smyth, a supplementary.
MR SMYTH: Thank you, Mr Speaker. Minister, the Canberra Weekly article outlines that the conflict of interest disclosure occurred the day after Mr Hanson asked about it in a briefing. Why was the disclosure made only after Mr Hanson asked about it in a briefing?
MS GALLAGHER: Yes, we know that Mr Hanson thinks he uncovered this whole issue in December and just forgot to tell anybody about it. Then he knew about everything at Calvary and did not do anything about it. Then he also—
Mr Hanson interjecting—
MR SPEAKER: Mr Hanson, order, thank you!
MS GALLAGHER: I have to say that I know, Mr Hanson, that you are a very important person, but can I just say that you have had absolutely nothing to do with any decision I have taken over this matter from the beginning and it will remain that way until the end. I am sorry if that offends you. I know you think you are more important than you are—
Mr Hanson: Mr Speaker, on a point of order.
MR SPEAKER: Order! One moment.
Mr Hanson: I draw your attention to my understanding that members of the gallery are giggling at Ms Gallagher’s response. I heard mirth. I would ask you to remind members of the gallery that it is not appropriate for them to be laughing or engaging in the debate.
MR SPEAKER: One moment, members. Mr Hanson, I will keep an eye on the gallery but I think that we cannot control human beings for having a reaction to the debate because I am sure they may smile when you say something. But if it becomes intrusive on the Assembly, I will deal with the matter.
Mr Hanson: Thank you, Mr Speaker.
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