EMPLOYMENT FIGURES

Mr WILLIAMS (MacKillop) (14:37): This is a supplementary question, sir. The minister just said in her answer that there are all sorts of statistics we can use to back up our argument. Can she provide the house with the statistics that the Premier used to make his statement?

The Hon. G. PORTOLESI (Hartley—Minister for Employment, Higher Education and Skills, Minister for Science and Information Economy) (14:37): That is a very mischievous question, but I will be—

Members interjecting:

The Hon. G. PORTOLESI: I didn't say it was an intelligent question, but I will be very happy to assist the member if I can.