Question Time

Cabinet Process

Ms CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (14:19): My question is to the Premier. Has the Premier counselled the Treasurer regarding his understanding of the cabinet process following the revelation that the Treasurer only makes grammatical changes to cabinet submissions presented to him by agencies under his control?

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens—Treasurer, Minister for Finance, Minister for State Development, Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy, Minister for Small Business) (14:19): I have a full understanding of the cabinet process. I was trying to assist the commissioner and I think, given that not the entire transcript has been released, it is unfair of the opposition to think that I do not understand the cabinet process. I do understand the cabinet process. I take responsibility for my cabinet submissions. The point I was attempting to make is that I do not change advice.