SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT

The Hon. D.G.E. HOOD (16:08): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking a question of the minister representing the Minister for Health and Ageing about the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Leave granted.

The Hon. D.G.E. HOOD: On 17 May 2011, this parliament passed the Safe Drinking Water Act 2011, and it received royal assent on 26 May last year but has yet to be proclaimed. My question is simply: what is the reason for the delay in the implementation of this legislation?

The Hon. R.P. WORTLEY (Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for State/Local Government Relations) (16:09): I thank the honourable member for his very important question. I will take it on notice and refer it to the Minister for Health in another place and bring back an answer as soon as possible.