Labor Blocks Riverton MP Probe As Opposition Demands Answers Over Undisclosed Loans

Labor Blocks Riverton MP Probe As Opposition Demands Answers Over Undisclosed Loans

The Cook Labor Government is facing renewed criticism from the State Opposition after a parliamentary motion to refer Riverton MP Dr Jagadish Krishnan to the Procedure and Privileges Committee was defeated. Liberal Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas and Nationals WA Leader Shane Love addressed the media at Parliament House this morning, questioning the government’s decision to block an investigation into the Labor MP’s financial affairs and whethe…

WA premier’s office behind Riverton MP’s ‘protection team’ stunt

The revelation came as the opposition tried to turn the heat on Jagadish Krishnan in parliament by calling on the powerful lower house Procedure and Privileges Committee to probe his debts and disclosures.

Colleagues shield under-fire Labor MP Jags Krishnan from media

Journalists trying to ask questions about the business dealings of Riverton MP Jags Krishnan are blocked by a group of his colleagues outside state parliament.

Politicians shield under-fire MP from media in wild scenes

Under-fire Riverton MLA Jagadish Krishnan has avoided media questions about his finances in extraordinary scenes, with Labor colleagues shielding him on the way into Parliament. WATCH THE VIDEO

Premier's office gave escort order for besieged MP before ugly scenes

The office of Premier Roger Cook has confirmed a staff member told Labor politicians to walk Riverton MP Jagadish Krishnan into parliament on Wednesday, before the escort became a melee when reporters were blocked from asking questions.