Question Time

INDEPENDENT GAMBLING AUTHORITY CODE OF PRACTICE REVIEW

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (15:56): By way of supplementary question, does the minister understand that they are not asking for more time but asking for more money, and that it takes money and resources to actually provide facilitated feedback to government?

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) (15:56): Time is money. As I said, SACOSS is a very sophisticated organisation and has a national identity. If they are saying that they don't have the resources to put together a response in the time frame given, I am sure that if they had requested further time to be able to manage it within their current resources I am sure the IGA would assist. As I said, it is absolutely outrageous to suggest that the government should be interfering in any way, shape or form in this very public, open process.