Road Maintenance

The Hon. J.S.L. DAWKINS (14:58): Further supplementary: can the minister indicate if he has inspected the intersection personally? If that has not been possible, will the minister commit to accompanying me to visit the intersection so that he can see for himself, particularly at busy peak times, why the upgrade is so desperately needed?

The Hon. P. MALINAUSKAS (Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety) (14:59): I have not visited the particular intersection for the explicit purpose of analysing the works that need to be undertaken; however, I have been briefed on it. I am familiar with the intersection, having used it in the past, but I am also very fortunate, in this particular instance, to be able to rely on the sound advice coming from the department as well as being able to rely on information that is coming from an outstanding local member of parliament, who is across every local issue that could possibly exist in the area of Light. Hence, as a consequence of his advocacy and hard work, we are able to expedite the works that are being referred to.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order! The Hon. Mr Dawkins.