MARATHON RESOURCES

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (15:08): I have a supplementary question arising out of that answer. Is the minister saying that none of the officers from his ministerial office had any contact with former senator Chris Schacht, either, prior to the decision announced on 12 February?

The Hon. P. HOLLOWAY (Minister for Police, Minister for Mineral Resources Development, Minister for Urban Development and Planning) (15:08): I indicated that he contacted my office seeking a meeting, so I guess there was that much contact but, as I said, we did not have a meeting with Mr Schacht or with any other officer of Marathon, apart from the on-site inspection prior to Christmas.