Ms PURICK - 2010-02-23
On Wednesday, you were asked a direct question by me: had Pat Miller, the woman you handpicked to be the Territory’s new Anti-Discrimination Commissioner, turned down the job? Your response was emphatic, and I quote from Hansard:
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I welcome the question from the member for Goyder, leading with her chin somewhat there. Last week, absolutely, Pat Miller was discussing starting dates with me. Clearly, over the weekend, she had discussions with her family and, for personal reasons …
Members interjecting.
Madam SPEAKER: Order!
Ms LAWRIE: For personal reasons, she came to the conclusion over the weekend that she could not take up the position and we had that discussion yesterday afternoon - simple.
- I can confirm we are simply talking starting dates.
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I welcome the question from the member for Goyder, leading with her chin somewhat there. Last week, absolutely, Pat Miller was discussing starting dates with me. Clearly, over the weekend, she had discussions with her family and, for personal reasons …
Members interjecting.
Madam SPEAKER: Order!
Ms LAWRIE: For personal reasons, she came to the conclusion over the weekend that she could not take up the position and we had that discussion yesterday afternoon - simple.
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