Member for Mount Gambier

The Hon. J.M. RANKINE (Wright) (15:36): My question is to the member for Mount Gambier. Has the member for Mount Gambier updated his pecuniary interest register to disclose the benefits that are the subject of proceedings against him by the DPP?

The SPEAKER: The member for Mount Gambier wishes to answer?

Mr BELL (Mount Gambier) (15:37): Because this matter is before the courts, I will be making no further comment on this question or any other question. I find it a little bit distressing, the level that this member will go to paint me in a bad light, knowing full well that we have just had the Attorney-General talk about issues before the court not receiving airplay or commentary in this place. As I stated in my personal explanation, I deny any dishonesty, I deny any wrongdoing and, because this matter is before the courts, I will not be answering any questions related to it. I would ask the member, who has been a minister, to show the same respect that I would show her if she were in such a situation.