Cross Border Commissioner

The Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI (Leader of the Opposition) (14:30): Supplementary: why is her department unable to provide the relevant information that was requested by my office, as she is the minister in charge of the Cross Border Commissioner?

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (14:30): Those opposite should be aware that the freedom of information—

The Hon. N.J. Centofanti: You're the minister in charge.

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN: If the honourable member is not interested in an answer, then I am not sure why she asks the question.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN: The Freedom of Information Act, of course, has specific requirements within it. My understanding is that the department is abiding by those specific requirements.