LOCAL GOVERNMENT

The Hon. S.G. WADE (14:38): By way of further supplementary question, if the code of conduct consultation is continuing, why has the government tabled a bill that legislates in relation to a code of conduct for local government?

The Hon. R.P. WORTLEY (Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for State/Local Government Relations) (14:39): The Attorney-General himself has his own mandate. He has had discussions himself with the LGA with regard to how the ICAC bill affects the—

The Hon. S.G. Wade interjecting:

The Hon. R.P. WORTLEY: Do you want to know the answer or not?