HEMMERLING, DR M.

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (15:17): Sir, I have a supplementary question arising out of the answer. Given the minister's claim that the usual processes for the appointment in the new position were followed, is it not correct that the Chief of Staff for minister Rankine's office, one Angela Duigan, approached Mr Ian Nightingale, CEO of Mr Holloway's department, and asked them to assist in finding a job for Dr Hemmerling in the Northern Connections office?

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for State/Local Government Relations, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Government Enterprises, Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Energy) (15:17): She is not a member of my office—

The Hon. R.I. Lucas: That's the usual process, is it?

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. R.I. Lucas interjecting:

The Hon. G.E. GAGO: I do not necessarily believe any—

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Mr Dawkins has a supplementary question.