Members, Accommodation Allowances

Mr MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Leader of the Opposition) (14:08): My question is to the Premier. What actions has the Premier taken to assure himself that all members of his Liberal party room who have been claiming the country members' accommodation allowance have been doing so legitimately?

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL (Dunstan—Premier) (14:08): I thank the Leader of the Opposition for his question. I made it very clear in the parliament yesterday that we have very strict rules regarding country MPs' accommodation allowances. They have been in place for an extended period of time. I expect all members of this parliament—whether they be in this house, whether they be in the other place, whether they be a member of my party or any individual elected to this parliament—to abide by those strict rules.

There are consequences, obviously, for those people who don't abide by those strict rules and, ultimately, what they have done, of course, will now be reviewed by the Auditor-General. As I said, we look forward to receiving that report. If there is any action that we as a parliament need to take, then that's exactly and precisely what we will do.