Hansard - Parliamentary Debates
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3Hon Mr Roger CookWA Labor
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5Hon Ms Rita SaffiotiWA Labor
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6Hon Mr Nicolas GoiranLiberal Party Western Australia
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8Hon Dr Steven ThomasLiberal Party Western Australia
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10Hon Mr Matthew SwinbournWA Labor
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LA17 Sept 2026
Questions without notice
Government defends child protection efforts in South Hedland, highlighting complex issues and inter-
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LA17 Sept 2026
Questions without notice
Pilbara service delivery, mental health, and child protection gaps addressed by government investmen
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LA17 Sept 2026
Questions without notice
Minister questioned on child protection failures, squalid conditions at Frisby Court, and prior know
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LC17 Sept 2026
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Member defends against selective quoting accusations, citing interjections and opponent's own select
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LA17 Sept 2026
Questions without notice
Minister grilled on child protection failures, apology, and children's safety; refuses to resign.
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