Legislative Council: Thursday, February 21, 2013

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APY LANDS, FOOD SECURITY

The Hon. M. PARNELL (15:04): I have a supplementary question. Does the minister believe that members of parliament should have to lodge freedom of information requests rather than the minister take the question on notice and provide an answer back to the chamber?

The Hon. I.K. HUNTER (Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation, Minister for Water and the River Murray, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation) (15:04): I do give answers to substantive questions. I have just given a substantive answer to a question and for further frivolous details I suggest honourable members do their own work.

The Hon. R.I. Lucas: And then you'll complain about FOIs.

The PRESIDENT: Is that your question, the Hon. Mr Lucas, about FOIs? The Hon. Mr Lucas.