HORSERACING

The Hon. M. PARNELL (14:55): A further supplementary arising from the original answer: did the minister mean to tell this house that the government has no power to determine what types of races are appropriate, including no power under the animal welfare legislation?

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) (14:55): I am happy to refer these questions. They are matters for the Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing. I have given a general outline. They are matters for the minister responsible for this—the Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing. I am pleased to refer those detailed questions to that minister. There are animal welfare provisions that pertain to animal welfare and safety. They are the responsibility of the Minister for Environment and Conservation, and I am happy to refer those elements of the question to that minister.