WA反对党领袖Basil Zempilas在质询后为恐吓议员Michelle Maynard的行为道歉。 WA Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas apologized for intimidating behavior toward MP Michelle Maynard after question time.

WA反对党领袖Basil Zempilas向劳动党议员Michelle Maynard道歉, 之后Maynard站在她身边, 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. 四名同事在一名男性同事介入前进行了干预。 Four colleagues intervened before a male colleague stepped in. Zempilas承认他的行为是非议会行为, 道歉, 并说他不会再次与议员接触, Zempilas acknowledged the behavior was unparliamentary, apologized, and said he would not approach MPs after question time again, citing his leadership role. 事件发生后,西方电力公司就包括停电和被窃电脑在内的西方电力公司的管理进行了激烈交锋。 The incident followed a heated exchange over Western Power’s management, including power outages and stolen computers. 在教育部长Sabine Winton为粗俗的暴动道歉之后,这是WA下院五天内第二个主要行为问题。 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. 议长Stephen Price强调,尽管总体情况有所改善,议会行为仍然受到监督。 Speaker Stephen Price emphasized that parliamentary conduct remains under scrutiny despite overall improvements.