Skills for All

The Hon. S.G. WADE (14:52): Further to the minister's comments that she made it clear to TAFE what the government was going to do in relation to written submissions, can the minister advise whether that direction was in writing and is consistent with the Public Corporations Act section 6 which—

The Hon. I.K. Hunter interjecting:

The Hon. S.G. WADE: No, she wasn't.

The PRESIDENT: Order! Just ask the question and then the minister will answer.

The Hon. S.G. WADE: You gave an oral direction to TAFE which is contrary to the Public Corporations Act, you are the minister, they are an independent statutory authority, and you claim not to interfere with operational matters.

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Employment, Higher Education and Skills, Minister for Science and Information Economy, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Business Services and Consumers) (14:53): I have already answered the question. We have wasted enough time.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!