BURNSIDE COUNCIL

The Hon. S.G. WADE (14:37): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking a question of the Minister for State/Local Government Relations relating to Burnside council.

Leave granted.

The Hon. S.G. WADE: The Attorney-General has commissioned advice from the Solicitor-General on the draft MacPherson investigation report. I ask the minister:

1. When did he receive a copy of the Solicitor-General's advice?

2. Did the minister consult with the Attorney-General before referring the report to the Crown Solicitor's Office?

3. Is the government's decision to refer the report to the Crown Solicitor in the face of the Solicitor-General's advice a reflection on the Solicitor-General's advice?

The Hon. R.P. WORTLEY (Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for State/Local Government Relations) (14:38): I am not privy to any discussions between the Solicitor-General and the Attorney-General. I would say you take that question up with the Attorney-General.