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The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:26): Supplementary: I know it has started to be circulated quite widely, but I will give the minister opportunity to reflect. Does she stand by her comment yesterday that, 'Anybody who was in the sector knew exactly what we were talking about', because there is that one single line in the policy document?

The PRESIDENT: Last question. Minister.

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (Minister for Human Services) (14:26): I never take the member's comments at face value.

The Hon. K.J. Maher: Remember what you said yesterday, though? You don't remember what you said yesterday?

The PRESIDENT: Leader of the Opposition, allow the minister to answer.

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK: Anybody who was in this sector who had read that particular comment would have known what that meant.

The Hon. K.J. Maher interjecting:

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK: They did; they would have. I've had comments, I've had that sort of feedback from people. It was very transparent. In fact, I think I can probably quote from the document here. I assure you, Mr President, that this is not a prop, it is part of my informative reading. It's called, 'A strong plan for real change. Our first 100 days'. Under the title of 'Better services', we have here—

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK: Page 39:

A timetable provided for all State disability services to be transferred to the NGO sector, including group homes.