Ministerial Code of Conduct

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (15:11): I have a supplementary question arising from the answer. Does the minister accept that that code of conduct to which she refers requires her as a minister to treat her public servants with dignity and respect?

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) (15:11): That certainly goes to the intent of the code. The code more specifically refers to parliamentary behaviour, but in terms of the intent of the code, that would definitely underpin those sentiments.