BURNSIDE COUNCIL

The Hon. J.A. DARLEY (14:50): If neither the minister nor his staff have a copy of the draft report, could the minister advise when, where and how a copy of the draft report was obtained on Friday 22 July? Did you or any member of your staff request a copy of the report from Mr MacPherson personally? Did you, a member of your staff or anyone, to your knowledge, access Mr MacPherson's computer, or that of any of his staff, to obtain a copy of the report? If so, was this done with or without authorisation?

The Hon. R.P. WORTLEY (Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for State/Local Government Relations) (14:50): I will answer the question. None of my staff have copies of that report and none of my staff would have gone into Mr MacPherson's computer. Once again, the conspiracy theories are coming about by some of the Independents. It is great to have all care and no responsibility. I find the question outrageous, for a start. The only person in this debate who shows any respect for the law of this state is myself, because I have a complete respect for the decision of the Supreme Court, unlike many others in this debate.