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WA Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas apologized for intimidating behavior toward MP Michelle Maynard after question time.
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.
Four colleagues intervened before a male colleague stepped in.
Zempilas acknowledged the behavior was unparliamentary, apologized, and said he would not approach MPs after question time again, citing his leadership role.
The incident followed a heated exchange over Western Power’s management, including power outages and stolen computers.
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.
Speaker Stephen Price emphasized that parliamentary conduct remains under scrutiny despite overall improvements.
El líder de la oposición de WA, Basil Zempilas, se disculpó por el comportamiento intimidante hacia la diputada Michelle Maynard después de la hora de las preguntas.