RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES TRIBUNAL

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (15:08): I have a supplementary question arising out of the answer. Why is the minister refusing to answer the question as to whether or not she applied for a position as a member of the tribunal, was interviewed by a properly constituted panel, and whether or not she was rejected by that panel some two to three years ago?

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Public Sector Management, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Government Enterprises, Minister for Gambling) (15:08): That sort of process is completely out of my hands. I am not too sure when it happened; I am only taking it on the assertions of the honourable member. Goodness knows, it may not have happened at all, knowing his track record in this place. It was a process that was before my time as minister. I had nothing to do with the process. I can hardly be held accountable for the considerations and decisions of others made in a time long gone. The honourable member would need to ask those people involved.