Question Time

KordaMentha

The Hon. J.E. HANSON (15:06): My question is to the Minister for Health and Wellbeing. Did the minister personally approve the new total contract value of $1.98 million for liquidators KordaMentha, as required by the Treasurer's Instruction 17?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (15:06): I will take on notice—

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. I.K. Hunter interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Mr Hunter, the minister is still on his feet.

The Hon. S.G. WADE: The honourable member refers to a Treasurer's Instruction, with an implication on it. The fact is that I was certainly briefed in terms of the variation of the contract. In terms of who personally signed off on it, whether it was myself or a senior officer, I will clarify that.

The Hon. I.K. Hunter interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Mr Hunter, can you show some courtesy to the Hon. Mr Hanson? The Hon. Mr Hanson is on his feet seeking a supplementary.