Smith, Ms A.M.

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (15:16): Supplementary arising from the minister's answer—

The PRESIDENT: From the original answer.

The Hon. K.J. MAHER: —from the original answer where the minister said she wasn't sure if any of her ministerial colleagues found out before her: minister, have you even asked?

The PRESIDENT: The Minister for Human Services can answer if she wishes.

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (Minister for Human Services) (15:17): Yes, I have. I have had so many discussions about this issue with—

The Hon. K.J. Maher interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK: I have had discussions with ministerial colleagues about a huge range of matters which cover this particular matter and in relation to some of the statutory authorities and a range of other things. I will just need to confer with my colleagues and double-check, but certainly my understanding is that that was not the case.