Local Government Oath of Office

Mr MARSHALL (Dunstan—Leader of the Opposition) (14:59): A supplementary, sir: could the minister explain to the house why the regulations were not put through in time for the swearing-in ceremonies?

The Hon. G.G. BROCK (Frome—Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Local Government) (14:59): I don't have the actual reason for the delay that the regulations took, but I certainly will get a report and bring it back to the house.