Industry Development

Ms CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (15:40): Given the minister's response to wait until Friday before we get an answer as to how much has been spent in respect of this fund, can he explain to the parliament why the promotion advisory board, in respect of this fund, seven months later, still doesn't even have a board appointed, other than the chairman, Mr Rob Chapman?

The Hon. M.L.J. HAMILTON-SMITH (Waite—Minister for Investment and Trade, Minister for Small Business, Minister for Defence Industries, Minister for Veterans' Affairs) (15:41): I thank the deputy leader for her question. The government has no idea what a promotion—

Members interjecting:

The Hon. M.L.J. HAMILTON-SMITH: In fact, I would say this: I don't think anyone knows—

Members interjecting:

The Hon. M.L.J. HAMILTON-SMITH: Here they go. Listen—what a promotion advisory board is, because such a thing does not exist. Again, if the deputy leader would like to research her questions competently, she can re-put the question. There is no such thing as a promotion advisory board. No-one knows what you are talking about. Could you please explain your question more carefully?