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The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:24): Supplementary arising from the answer: is it the minister's contention and advice to this chamber that the 'may' refers to choosing whether they can or not, or it is that they shall not?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:24): My suggestion is that I expect it means may—

The Hon. K.J. Maher interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order! The leader asked a supplementary and he should listen to the answer.

The Hon. S.G. WADE: My understanding is that may means may.