public enemy

Mr R.F. JOHNSON replied: [...] The biggest problem that we have, of course, in schoolies week is those people known as “toolies”. They are the older—

Mr P.B. Watson interjected.

Mr R.F. JOHNSON: No, I am too old to be a toolie, I can assure the member!

Several members interjected.

Mr R.F. JOHNSON: I would never present a danger to our young people, I assure members. Never, ever!

Several members interjected.

Mr R.F. JOHNSON: I might be a danger to some members of the opposition, I agree, but that is fair play.

Several members interjected.

Mr R.F. JOHNSON: This is the first time I have ever seen the previous Minister for Planning and Infrastructure quavering in her shoes.

Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan: That’s right.

Mr R.F. JOHNSON: She is very nervous, now—very nervous.

This is a serious issue —

Ms A.J.G. MacTiernan: Mind you, I suppose it is all comparative; look at his team over there!

Mr R.F. JOHNSON: I cannot get a word in edgewise with her!

Mr E.S. Ripper: She’s better than the Minister for Local Government.

Mr R.F. JOHNSON: Absolutely.

Subject: Schoolies Week [Legislative Assembly - Questions Without Notice]

Date: 25 November 2008

Hansard reference: pp. 389c – 390a [online (pdf)]