Question Time

BURNSIDE COUNCIL

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Leader of the Opposition) (14:24): My question is to the Leader of the Government and Minister for Regional Development. Has the minister read the draft MacPherson investigation report, excerpts of the report or a summary of the report?

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) (14:24): It is just pathetic, Mr President. I have well and truly been on record categorically stating that I have never received the draft report. I have not read the draft report. I have not been briefed of any of the contents of the draft report. I do not know how many different ways I can say it. The real question is: how many of the honourable members opposite me have read or know the contents of the draft report? How many of them are in contempt of a suppression order? That is the real question.