SALARY SACRIFICING

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (14:29): I have a supplementary question arising out of the minister's tepid answer. Why is the minister refusing to indicate whether or not Maxxia revealed the details of this fraudulent activity at the time that they were tendering for this particular monopoly contract? The minister did not answer that question yesterday, or today.

The PRESIDENT: The minister can answer the question any way he wants.

The Hon. R.P. WORTLEY (Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for State/Local Government Relations) (14:30): I have answered the question, Mr President.

The Hon. R.I. Lucas: You have not answered the question.

The Hon. G.E. Gago: He has given a response.