WA MP Buswell 'dry-humped' businessman

WA Premier Colin Barnett has again been forced to defend senior minister Troy Buswell (Pic). Source: AAP

WEST Australian Premier Colin Barnett says the relentless media pursuit of accident-prone senior minister Troy Buswell should be called off, after more lurid allegations surfaced about the treasurer's drunken altercation with a multi-millionaire.

In the latest in a long line of embarrassing incidents which have dogged his political career, Mr Buswell was accused of "dry-humping" businessman Nick Kailis, boss of the Kailis Bros seafood empire, at a party attended by several other corporate heavy hitters.

The fact the allegations were fuelled by his former partner and Independent MP Adele Carles added another salacious chapter to the rapsheet of the politician unfortunately best known for chair-sniffing and bra-snapping antics in his past.

Ms Carles held a press conference to answer questions about her allegations Mr Buswell "dry-humped" Mr Kailis while moaning in mock sexual pleasure - before she abruptly walked off after taking umbrage at the grilling.

Emanating from a Christmas party last year, Mr Buswell "categorically denied" the printed version of events, while Mr Kailis and others at the party refused to confirm the tussle had occurred.

On the verge of a state election campaign, Mr Barnett defended his treasurer while attacking the messenger.

"There is a limit as to how intensely and relentlessly a person is pursued about every aspect of his life," Mr Barnett said.

"Can I say to the media: give the guy a chance. How much scrutiny does there need to be on one individual's life in every respect? By all means judge them on what they say and do, but enough is enough.

"I believe the level of public and media scrutiny of Troy has now gone too far, and I would say to people back off a little bit and let him perform to his true capacity."

Contacted for comment on Sunday, Mr Buswell's spokeswoman said he denied Ms Carles' version of events, while the former Greens MP faced her own questions.

"I was confronted with the facts of this incident, and I was asked for comment. I faced a choice. Did I tell a lie or did I tell the truth? And I chose to tell the truth," Ms Carles said.

"Troy came up right beside (Nick) and jumped on top of him thinking it was very funny. No one else thought it was funny. It was a shocking incident and it was inappropriate to be doing that to anybody, let alone to business colleagues."

The opposition said the premier should sack Mr Buswell.

"If today's reports are anywhere near accurate, the premier has no choice but to sack Mr Buswell," said Sue Ellery, Labor's leader in the Legislative Council.

"The premier talks a lot about standards, but he seems to endorse the lowest of standards from his cabinet."

Mr Barnett said he was disappointed by the latest story and admitted Mr Buswell "lived life on the edge", but he would not consider sacking him.

"It was a private event and it happened over a year ago. The people who were there are disputing that account of what happened," the premier said.

"Troy carries a heavy responsibility as treasurer and minister for transport. He works hard and I have great respect for the work he does.

"Occasionally what happens in his private life detracts from that, and that is unfortunate from his point of view."

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