Hove Level Crossing

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:26): Minister, would you categorise it as acting in bad faith if a minister knew that a project wasn't going ahead yet did nothing to stop evictions?

The PRESIDENT: The minister has the call. I think you are seeking an opinion, but I will give the minister the opportunity to answer it.

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (Minister for Human Services) (14:27): I take the respect of cabinet confidentiality very seriously in that we are bound by cabinet and that is a convention that has long existed. While it may be in conflict with other ways in which—

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK: It is paramount.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. K.J. Maher interjecting:

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK: Don't you lecture me about that, Kyam!

The PRESIDENT: Order! Third question, the Leader of the Opposition. You are wasting your own time. I have called the Leader of the Opposition for his third question.