Labor Candidate Stands by Comments on Party's Culture
Roger Cook supports Labor candidate Georgia Tree for her past comments.
In short, Georgia Tree made comments about her party.
The WA premier defends Labor's candidate for the Secret Harbour by-election.
Roger Cook says Georgia Tree is a strong person who speaks her mind.
Georgia Tree says she stands by her comments, but things have changed.
Premier Roger Cook describes Georgia Tree as someone who speaks up.
Georgia Tree talked about her party's response to sexual harassment in 2021.
A court found a man guilty of raping a woman at Parliament House.
The story led to a national conversation about women's safety at work.
Georgia Tree said her party was cautious when criticizing others.
Georgia Tree said her party deals with problems quietly.
She compared it to the Catholic Church hiding its problems.
Things have changed, says Georgia Tree.
Premier Roger Cook defends Georgia Tree's comments.
He says Georgia Tree stands up for her community.
The premier says Georgia Tree does not still hold the same views.
Premier Roger Cook and Georgia Tree were seen walking together.
The premier says the context of Georgia Tree's comments was different.
He says things have changed in politics over the last decade.
We can do better, says Georgia Tree.
Here's what you need to know about the Secret Harbour by-election.
Georgia Tree says she stands by her past comments.
She worked to change the party's response to sexual harassment.
Georgia Tree is proud of the work she did to help change things.
Now, parliamentary workers have access to help and training.
Georgia Tree says there is still room for change in politics.
The Secret Harbour by-election is an important test.
The battle for the seat will be a challenge for all parties.
Secret Harbour has long been a safe seat for Labor.
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