Environment, Water and Natural Resources Department Chief Executive

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (14:42): I have a supplementary arising out of the minister's answer. Is the minister indicating that he is unaware or unable to explain what his role was in terms of the appointment of Ms Pitcher as chief executive of his department, even though a selection panel had recommended another person to be the chief executive?

The Hon. I.K. HUNTER (Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation, Minister for Water and the River Murray, Minister for Climate Change) (14:42): I made it very plain that I took the Hon. Mr Lucas's question on notice and I will respond in the appropriate manner.