Mark McGowan has apologised for swearing in WA Parliament after being asked a question about the the Perth Mint controversy, which was picked up by a live microphone.
abc.net.au/news/mark-mcgowan-caught-on-parliament-microphone-on-perth-mint-saga/102092922The WA Premier has been caught in Parliament describing issues with gold the Perth Mint sent to China as a "storm in a f****** tea cup".Mark McGowan had just resumed his seat after answering a question from the opposition about the mint's "gold doping" program.
Before making the comment, Mr McGowan had reiterated the first he knew of the concerns was when they were aired"When the issue was identified of the amount of silver in the remaining 0.01 per cent in I think two or three or four gold bars, it was rectified," he said. "[The issue] came to the attention of the administration, I think in September 2021. The board was informed shortly thereafter in October 2021 and the issue was rectified.
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