Citadel Secure

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (14:43): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before directing a question to the Minister for Primary Industries regarding Citadel Secure.

Leave granted.

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK: As referred to yesterday in this place, it has been confirmed that Cressida O'Hanlon received an email from her husband, James O'Hanlon, asking her to arrange a meeting with ministers or chiefs of staff to secure funding for his business. The email included references to assistance that would 'enhance regional relationships' and 'give export opportunity to Australian companies'.

My question to the minister is: given that some of the matters referred to in the email appear to directly relate to her portfolio, can the minister confirm whether she, her staff or departmental officials have ever had meetings with, or been approached for meetings with, Mr James O'Hanlon, anyone from Citadel Secure or any business associated with Citadel Secure?

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (14:44): I think the member is under the misapprehension that if the word 'regional' is used in any context whatsoever then it must relate to my portfolio. I think she is mistaken.