Personal Explanation

Parliamentary Sitting Program

The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta—Minister for Education) (15:55): I seek leave to make a personal explanation.

Leave granted.

The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER: During question time, I was asked at what time the notice of next year's sitting schedule was provided to all members. I advised that it had been provided to all members this morning. The member for Frome brought to my attention that he had received it in hard copy and had not received the email. I have checked, and I apologise to the house: I can provide some enhanced information about what happened. The Labor opposition was indeed advised this morning through the whip and the manager of opposition business officers, and I believe that they received it. That email did not go to the Independents. The fact is, as the member for Frome has described it, I am further advised that the schedule has been posted on the internet. That happened at or about the beginning of question time.