Roger Cook chides Labor MPs after fracas at parliament door

WA Premier Mark McGurk has censured a group of Labor MPs who shielded a colleague from journalists outside parliament. The incident occurred as MPs attempted to escort Riverton MP Jags Krishnan into the building, with Northern Suburbs MP Terry Healy, Cockburn MP David Scaife, and Legislative Councillor Pierre Yang all present. The Premier's office had previously instructed two MPs to assist Dr Krishnan, but the Premier himself was unaware of the arrangement.

The Premier has called for his MPs to demonstrate respect and decency towards one another. This incident follows the installation of velvet ropes at the south entrance of parliament, with the apparent aim of limiting media access to MPs entering the building. Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas has introduced a motion to refer Dr Krishnan to the Privileges and Procedures Committee for an investigation into potential rule violations.