Ministerial Accountability

Ms COOK (Hurtle Vale) (15:00): My question is to the Premier. What is the penalty for a government minister who issues a false statement to the media?

The Hon. V.A. CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Premier, Attorney-General) (15:00): Well, firstly, I think that question is totally out of order—

The SPEAKER: Asking for legal advice, but—

The Hon. V.A. CHAPMAN: —but nevertheless—

The SPEAKER: Without providing legal advice, Deputy Premier, I will allow you to answer the question.

The Hon. V.A. CHAPMAN: —on this issue I will refer to my previous answers on this.