GOVERNMENT WASTE

The Hon. R.L. BROKENSHIRE (14:49): I have a supplementary question. If the allegations are correct that ministers have been instructed to seek media training, can the minister advise the council why they sought outside training for ministers and did not use their ministerial advisers, most of whom are paid more than a member of parliament and should be trained to look after their ministers, if they are qualified journalists?

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) (14:49): I wonder if the Hon. Robert Brokenshire, when he was a minister, received any media training during his term in office, or when he was a member of the former government. It is highly likely that he did.