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flag WA Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas apologized for intimidating behavior toward MP Michelle Maynard after question time.

flag WA Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas apologized to Labor MP Michelle Maynard after approaching her while standing over her and gesturing with his phone following question time, an incident Maynard said made her feel intimidated. flag Four colleagues intervened before a male colleague stepped in. flag Zempilas acknowledged the behavior was unparliamentary, apologized, and said he would not approach MPs after question time again, citing his leadership role. flag The incident followed a heated exchange over Western Power’s management, including power outages and stolen computers. flag It is the second major conduct issue in the WA lower house in five days, following Education Minister Sabine Winton’s apology for a vulgar outburst. flag Speaker Stephen Price emphasized that parliamentary conduct remains under scrutiny despite overall improvements.

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