CLAYTON-WALSH REPORT

Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (14:59): My question is again to the Premier. Did the government seek to make changes to the Clayton-Walsh report to influence its recommendations? The Clayton-Walsh report compared South Australia's WorkCover scheme only with New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland, yet Mr Clayton's recent report to the Tasmanian government on that state's scheme includes comparisons with all states and territories, including the more generous and efficient Comcare scheme.

The Hon. M.J. WRIGHT (Lee—Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Finance, Minister for Government Enterprises, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing) (14:59): I thank the shadow minister for his question. I think that Mr Clayton and Mr Walsh would say that this is an independent report and that they have been allowed and able to go ahead with their business. They have undertaken consultation through the process. Obviously, as the responsible minister, I have met with them. As a part of those—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. M.J. WRIGHT: —as a part of the work they have been doing. But I remain confident that both Mr Walsh and Mr Clayton, who have made a series of recommendations to this government, both of a legislative and non-legislative nature, have come forward with an independent review.