The newest member of the Legislative Council says being a Departmental member won't mean he will compromise his principles.
David Callister (pictured), a member of the Departments of Agriculture and Trade and Industry, says he has been rather overwhelmed by the amount of paperwork involved.
But he says he will stand firm in what he believes in:
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