Minda Incorporated

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (14:27): Further supplementary.

The PRESIDENT: Arising from the original answer?

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN: Yes, indeed. Is the minister saying that she has not done anything to ensure that the regulator is aware of the allegations that have been raised today?

The PRESIDENT: You can answer that, if you wish.

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (Minister for Human Services) (14:27): The regulator is clearly already aware that they are and we have had conversations with them in relation to Minda on these matters prior to—

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK: I know the game the Labor Party is trying to play. They don't want to refer things to the regulator.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK: They would rather hold on to information about allegations of neglect so that they can use these matters to—

The Hon. I.K. Hunter interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order, the Hon. Mr Hunter!

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK: It is utterly disgraceful! It is utterly disgraceful—

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK: —that the Labor Party will throw vulnerable clients, staff and organisations—

The Hon. I.K. Hunter interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order, the Hon. Mr Hunter!

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK: —under the bus for a headline.