Giant Australian Cuttlefish

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (14:53): I have a supplementary question arising from the original answer: is the minister aware of any current or former members who may have partaken of eating the giant Australian cuttlefish?

The PRESIDENT: I am not sure that that—

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (14:53): I am not sure that that arises from the original answer, but—

The PRESIDENT: That's actually taken my breath away.

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN: —I am also happy to say that I am unaware of the specific eating habits of most of my colleagues, whether those colleagues be on this side of the chamber or on the other. If the honourable member would like me to run a survey of members' eating habits—maybe that are eating fresh oysters—

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN: Perhaps we can talk about whether lobster is better than some other fish, whether we prefer flake or whether we prefer squid. I am not quite sure what the purpose of such a survey would be, but it is certainly very—

The Hon. E.S. Bourke interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN: Indeed, the Hon. Ms Bourke points out that the Hon. Mr Ridgway, former member of this place, likes prawns. But in terms of answering questions about members' eating habits, I think that is just a tad beyond the realm of members in this place.

The Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI: Supplementary.

The PRESIDENT: Well, they'd want to be good.

The Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI: It's always good, Mr President.

The PRESIDENT: Order!