WAtoday | Legal advice sought over Colin Barnett 'coup' jibe The Australian Prominent West Australian business identity John Poynton says he has sought advice from some of the state's top lawyers after Premier Colin Barnett accused him and several others of plotting a “silent coup” to further their own corporate interests. Mr ... WA Liberal leadership: Premier insists no pressure to hand over to Liza Harvey Barnett lashes 'undemocratic' poll, businessman says Premier 'abused power' WA Premier Colin Barnett says private poll was 'almost silent coup' |