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The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:54): Supplementary arising from the original answer: will the minister ensure that his department complies with the directions and recommendations of the Ombudsman and issue an apology for the partisan political nature of the reporting?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:54): Unlike a so-called Labor Party that seems to relish smearing public servants of this state, I have complete confidence in the integrity of my officers.