Local Government Elections

The Hon. L.A. HENDERSON (14:28): Supplementary question: can the minister advise if any part of the Electoral Act prohibits the commissioner from speaking to the Minister for Local Government?

The PRESIDENT: You did talk about the act in your answer, Attorney.

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector) (14:29): I am not aware of a specific part of the Electoral Act that would prohibit the Electoral Commissioner from speaking to the Minister for Local Government.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order! The honourable Leader of the Opposition, your second question, please.