BURNSIDE COUNCIL

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (15:30): I have a supplementary question arising out of the answer. Does the minister now accept that it was the incompetence of the former minister for local government in poorly drafting the terms of reference for this inquiry that has led for the scandalous waste of up to $2 million of taxpayers' money?

The PRESIDENT: Order! It is asking the minister for an opinion. The minister does not have to answer.

The Hon. R.P. WORTLEY (Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for State/Local Government Relations) (15:31): I have total confidence in the previous minister. The previous minister did nothing without seeking advice. Not one decision was made without seeking advice, so I do have full confidence in the minister.

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Mr Darley has a supplementary deriving out of the original answer.