Extreme Weather Response

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:46): Supplementary arising from the original answer in relation to Code Blues: just to be very clear, is the minister informing the chamber it is the CEO of Uniting Communities who is the person, at the end of the day, that declares the Code Blue, after consultation with other service providers?

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (Minister for Human Services) (14:47): He is the key person to determine things. I do have the ability to override that, but I very much take the view that it is the homelessness sector that has the best understanding of these things and that that decision is made by the CE of Uniting Communities. I can override that, but I very much take their advice.