ADELAIDE COASTAL WATERS STUDY

The Hon. M. PARNELL (14:47): By way of supplementary question, in response to the minister's statement that she has had this report only since February, what does the minister say about a government minute dated 27 November 2007 from Mr Peter Pfennig saying that the report had been forwarded to the minister for public release?

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Environment and Conservation, Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health) (14:48): An adviser in my office received a copy of the report, I have been informed. I have been advised that an adviser in my office received a copy of the report late last year, unknown to me.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. G.E. GAGO: The adviser requested particular information in relation to that in terms of the sorts of actions and activities that were currently under way. The adviser—

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. G.E. GAGO: It was either late November or December last year. The adviser asked for additional information, which was received. The report was in the office over the Christmas/New Year period and there was annual leave. The additional information was received and given to me in February this year.