Report on a Person Adversely Referred to in the Legislative Assembly - Mr David Everett

Procedure and Privileges Committee (2008 - 2013)· 16 June 2011general_report

The WA Procedure and Privileges Committee investigated a complaint by Mr. David Everett regarding comments made about him in the Legislative Assembly by Mr. John Quigley, MLA. Mr. Everett claimed the comments were defamatory and untrue. The Committee recommends that Mr. Everett's response to the comments be incorporated into Hansard.

Impact

Mr. David Everett's reputation and privacy were directly affected. The Legislative Assembly's procedures regarding privilege are also relevant.

public_sectorjusticeparliamentary privilegedefamationProcedure and Privileges CommitteeHansardDavid EverettJohn Quigleyadverse referralStanding Order 114Legislative Assembly

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