Mr MILLS - 2007-10-10
There are some long-standing and serious allegations of sexual abuse by Bob Collins. Tom E Lewis, an alleged victim of sexual abuse by Bob Collins, said on ABC radio this morning:
Chief Minister, in an attempt for closure on this matter and support for alleged victims of this abuse, I have proposed an inquiry be undertaken with powers similar to a judicial inquiry. Will you support such an inquiry?
Madam SPEAKER: This question directly relates to the motion which will come before the House later this afternoon. You are asking something which will be directly debated, so I will not allow the question. Do you wish to re-word in some way, member for Blain?
Mr MILLS: I am happy to re-word, Madam Speaker.
Madam SPEAKER: Do not include material relating directly to the motion or things that may come up later.
Mr MILLS: So I can put it in context, I will conclude in a way that does not compromise standing orders.
Chief Minister, Tom E Lewis, an alleged victim of sexual abuse by Bob Collins, said on ABC radio this morning that:
In an attempt to get closure of this matter and support for alleged victims of this abuse, I believe it would be appropriate, do you not, that an inquiry be undertaken, with powers similar to a judicial inquiry?
Madam SPEAKER: Member for Blain, it really is exactly the same question, so …
Mr Mills: In fact, it is not.
Madam SPEAKER: … perhaps we can ask you to resume your seat. Are there any further questions?
- We feel we are left out and the law in our country don’t seem to care about this little voice in the air.
Chief Minister, in an attempt for closure on this matter and support for alleged victims of this abuse, I have proposed an inquiry be undertaken with powers similar to a judicial inquiry. Will you support such an inquiry?
Madam SPEAKER: This question directly relates to the motion which will come before the House later this afternoon. You are asking something which will be directly debated, so I will not allow the question. Do you wish to re-word in some way, member for Blain?
Mr MILLS: I am happy to re-word, Madam Speaker.
Madam SPEAKER: Do not include material relating directly to the motion or things that may come up later.
Mr MILLS: So I can put it in context, I will conclude in a way that does not compromise standing orders.
Chief Minister, Tom E Lewis, an alleged victim of sexual abuse by Bob Collins, said on ABC radio this morning that:
- We feel we are left out and the law in our country don’t seem to care about this little voice in the air.
In an attempt to get closure of this matter and support for alleged victims of this abuse, I believe it would be appropriate, do you not, that an inquiry be undertaken, with powers similar to a judicial inquiry?
Madam SPEAKER: Member for Blain, it really is exactly the same question, so …
Mr Mills: In fact, it is not.
Madam SPEAKER: … perhaps we can ask you to resume your seat. Are there any further questions?
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